Valle del Elqui
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Why go
- Public observatories under skies with more than 300 clear nights a year.
- Pisco making in Pisco Elqui and Vicuña.
Don't miss
- Observatorio educativo MamallucaAn educational observatory in the valley.Valle del Elqui
Shorts
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Rio Turbio Fenómeno en la alta cordillera del Valle del ElquiLa Serena Drone
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Bomberos de La Serena y Coquimbo van en apoyo al Valle del Elqui por …La Serena Online
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Si vives en Coquimbo o La Serena, el Valle del Elqui te queda a 57 km.Elqui Experience
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Parcela con piscina en el Valle del Elqui, arriendo de veranoFelipe Ibacache Soto
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En el valle del elqui la serenasupersergioXD
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Gopro Max: Laguna El Cepo 2021/ Valle del Elqui, La Serena.#trekking …Dropex P.A
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Pisco Elqui, pintoresco pueblo al interior del Valle del Elqui.Doris por America
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El Valle del Elqui tiene un punto donde se acaba el camino de todos: …Elqui Experience
Interesting facts4
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Vicuña, the valley's main town, is the birthplace of poet Gabriela Mistral.
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The Elqui River forms where the Claro and Turbio rivers meet, then reaches the ocean at La Serena.
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200 million
The Puclaro reservoir can hold 200 million cubic metres of water and covers 760 hectares.
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Archaeological sites at Cochiguaz and Alcohuaz contain evidence of metalworking.
Valle del Elqui - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
History
Pedro de Valdivia granted landholdings in the valley to Francisco de Aguirre. Gabriela Mistral spent part of her childhood in Vicuña and Montegrande.
- About 1,000 years agoThe Diaguita arrived in the valley and had contact with the El Molle culture.
- Inca occupationThe valley was divided into an upper sector called Elqui or Elque and a lower sector called Coquimbo.
Tips for your visit
- Nights are cold in the valley, even in summer.
Sources: Valle del Elqui - Chile Travel · Valle del Elqui - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia li… · checked 28 Oct 2026
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How do I get to Valle del Elqui from La Serena?
The valley is about 33 km from La Serena. Intercity buses and rental cars are available.
How do I get to Valle del Elqui from the airport?
From La Florida de La Serena airport, take Ruta 41 to the valley by rental car, bus or taxi.
How do I drive to Valle del Elqui from Santiago?
Take Ruta 5 Norte to La Serena, then Ruta 41 to the valley.
Can I visit an observatory in Valle del Elqui?
Yes. The valley has observatories open to the public, including the educational Mamalluca observatory.
Where can I learn about pisco in Valle del Elqui?
You can learn how pisco is made in Pisco Elqui and Vicuña.
What outdoor activities can I do in Valle del Elqui?
Horse riding, trekking and cycling are available in the valley.
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