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Places to Visit in Coquimbo, Chile, America

Coquimbo is a port city as well as the capital of Elqui Province in the region of Coquimbo in Chile, sited on the Pan-American Highway covering an area of 1,429.3 sq. km. Coquimbo is home to Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso which is a multipurpose stadium with a gallery capacity of 17,750 seats.

 

Geography of Coquimbo:

Coquimbo is situated about 465 km north of Santiago, the capital of Chile, between 29°57′11″ S latitude and 71°20′36″ W longitude at an elevation of 15 meters. It enjoys an average temperature of 14 °C (57 °F).

 

History of Coquimbo:

A Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Valdivia conquered the natural harbor of Coquimbo in 1550. Coquimbo was renowned during the 1840s for its gold and copper industry and it became independent from Spanish along with the rest of the Chilean regions on September 18, 1810. Coquimbo was founded as a town in 1867.

 

How to reach Coquimbo?

Coquimbo is catered by La Florida Airport which is located in La Serena, around 18 km away from the heart of the city of Coquimbo with scheduled flights to Antofagasta, Calama, Copiapó, Santiago de Chile. The airlines that serve La Florida Airport include Sky Airline and LAN Express which cost $168 US one way and $305 return from Santiago to La Serena.

There are regular buses plying between Santiago de Chile and La Serena, taking around 8 hours. Price depends on seat, day and season and the major bus companies include TurBus, Flota Barrios and Pullman Bus. From La Serena, tourists can take a local bus or taxi to reach Coquimbo.

 

Food and Shopping in Coquimbo:

Coquimbo has a renowned casino frequented by youth from the different regions of the province and also houses many decent shops all around the city.

List of major food corners in Coquimbo:

• Restaurant Molokai
• Tio Coco
• Tololo Beef
• La Bahia – Tongoy
• La Marraqueta

 

Things to do in Coquimbo:

• Casino
• Museum
• Surrounding beaches

 

Places of interest in Coquimbo:

 

Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso:

Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso was initially opened on July 1, 1970 and renovated stadium inaugurated on November 19, 2008. It is a multiuse stadium highly used for football matches, holding 7,750 people. Nice construction and surrounding environment.

 

Archeologigal Museum:

There is an archeological museum situated in La Serena, around 12 km away from Coquimbo. Entrance fee is CLP$600.

 

Parque Nacional Fray Jorge:

With an area of 100 km², Parque Nacional Fray Jorge is a national park situated in Limarí Province. This UNESCO Biosphere reserve was established in 1941 which is home to typical indigenous and exotic plants including Lithraea venenosa, Peruvian pepper, Porlieria chilensis and animals like Degu and Chinchilla. Admission fee is $1.600 (adults) and $600 (children) and park is located around 100 km from Coquimbo.

 

Other places of interest near Coquimbo include:

• Elqui Valley
• Observatory in La Serena
• Isla Damas
• Museo del Meteorito
• Playa La Herradura
• Third Millenium Cross Monument
• Coquimbo Casino
• Guanaqueros
• Tongoy

 

Best time to visit Coquimbo:

The ideal time to visit Coquimbo is between late October and November while many regional festivals are celebrated grandly.

 

Accommodation options in Coquimbo:

Coquimbo hosts many reputed hotels and service apartments and also tourists can visit the hotels of neighboring La Serena. The prominent hotels in Coquimbo and La Serena are listed below:

• Mistral Hotel La Herradura
• De la Bahia Hotel
• Altamar Apart Hotel
• Hacienda Juntas
• Miravalle
• Enjoy Coquimbo
• Hostal Nomade
• Bahia Marina Cabanas
• Cabanas Las Terrazas de La Herradura
• Hotel Jardin Del Mar
• Cabanas San Pierre
• Hostal Maria Casa
• Hostal El Punto
• Residencial Jofré
• Aji Verde Hostel

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Concon, Chile, America

Concon is a city and commune in the province and region of Valparaíso in Chile situated 27 meters above sea level. It is one of the eminent tourist locations of Chile with many spectacular beaches, resorts, spas and casinos.

 

Geography of Concon:

Concon is situated on the Pacific coast surrounded by Reñaca in the south and Quintero towards north. It coordinates with 32°55′ south latitude and 71°31′ west longitude and occupies an area of 76 sq. km.

 

History of Concon:

Concon was first sighted in the year 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia. It achieved the status of municipality in 1899 but in 1927, it became the part of the Viña del Mar municipality later gained municipal status on 28 December 1995.

 

How to reach Concon?

Concon is situated around 22 km northeast of Valparaiso (provincial capital) and 140 km northwest of Santiago (national capital). It takes around 2 hours from Santiago to Concon, catered by many private bus companies including Daily Tur Bus, Condor Bus and Pullman Bus. Condor Bus goes directly to Concon and remaining buses goes to Vina del Mar, from there, tourists can take bus or collective to reach Concon.

The major routes that help tourists to reach Concon and its neighboring areas from Santiago are Route 68, Route 5 and Route 60.

Vina del Mar Airport is the nearest airport to Concon located at a distance of 7 km from the centre of Concon town.

 

Food and Shopping in Concon:

There are plenty of restaurants and shops in Concon offering variety of traditional Chilean cuisines and handicraft products at affordable prices. Major shops and restaurants accept cards.

The famous restaurants in Concon are as follows:

• Restaurant Albatros
• Restaurant Nanchos Empanadas
• Restaurant Club Costa
• Restaurant Bellamar
• Gigi Restaurant

 

Things to do in Concon:

• Swimming
• Leasing of Horses
• Kaysuf Higuerillas
• Fundo Colmito Educational Farm
• Ritoque Expeditions

 

Places of interest in Concon:

Dune Field Nature Sanctuary:

Dune Field Nature Sanctuary is a typical natural site which defends unique ecosystem and geo system of Concon including 200 species of wildlife.

 

Island Park Aconcagua River mouth:

Island Park was established with the joint venture of the Municipality of Concon and ENAP with an area of 13 acres. It is home to around 70 species of migratory and native birds as well as plants of cattails and lily. Migratory birds come from the countries of USA and Canada during spring season.

 

Higuerillas Yacht Club:

Higuerillas Yacht Club is a nonprofit corporation which was inaugurated in the year 1955. It houses a restaurant and offers different water sports including traditional nautical races.

 

Other places of interest near Concon include:

• Rock Oceanic Nature Sanctuary
• Rock Oceanic Artisan Caleta de Pescadores San Pedro
• Playa La Boca
• Playa Higuerillas
• Playa Negra
• Amarilla Beach
• Playa The Lilenes
• Playa Bahamas
• Playa Black
• Artisan Caleta de Pescadores Higuerillas
• 1891 Battle Memorial Monolith
• Playa Yellow

 

Best time to visit Concon:

Probably summer months will be ideal to enjoy the beauty of Concon beaches.

 

Accommodation options in Concon:

Concon is a beach town renowned for its world class hotels, resorts and nightlife. Here is the list of the best hotels, resorts and clubs in Concon:

• Radisson Acqua Hotel & Spa Concon
• Casadoca Hotel Boutique
• Thalassus
• Alto Mantagua Resort & Club
• Espacio Mantagua
• Apart Hotel Duna del Mar
• Resort Playa Paraiso
• Hippocampus Resort & Club
• Apart Hotel Blumen Platz
• Cabanas Alicia
• Palos Bed & Breakfast
• Cabanas Pacifico
• Riomar Apart Hotel
• Linda Vista Apart Hotel
• Hostal Casa Rosada

Places to Visit in Concepcion, Chile, America

Concepcion is a city as well as commune falling under the Greater Concepción metropolitan area in the Concepcion province in the region of Bío Bío of Chile geographically positioned at 36°49′41.50″ S 73°03′04.93″ W. It is the capital for both Concepción Province and VIII Bio Bio Region holding major industries as well as political seats in the country.

 

Geography of Concepcion:

The city of Concepcion occupies an area of 222 sq. km. with an altitude of 12 meters and generally experiences a dry climate throughout the year.

 

History of Concepcion:

Concepcion was initially formed on October 5, 1550 by Pedro de Valdivi in the north of the Bío Bío River as Concepción del Nuevo Extremo and later many times re-founded in the different regions. Concepcion is home to the 1^st private university in Chile, The Universidad de Concepción which was established in 1919.

 

Getting Concepcion:

Concepcion is served by the Carriel Sur International Airport with frequent flights to Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt, Temuco and seasonal flights to Pucón, operated by LAN Airlines and Sky Airline. This airport is situated 9 km away from the downtown Concepcion.

Concepcion is located around 500 km southwest of the national capital, Santiago. Buses leave the main bus terminal of Santiago every half an hour and express bus service is offered by EME Bus and Pullman Tur, costing between CLP$6000 and CLP$14000.

 

Get around:

To get around, tourists can use bus or taxis or Bio Tren.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Concepcion:

Concepcion is a culturally rich city with numerous historical universities, music and dance events and cathedrals.

The major food corners in Concepcion are as follows:

• Waya´s Gyros
• Mercado Central
• La Fuente Alemana
• La Fina Estampa

The major shopping options include:

• Mall Plaza Mirador Bio Bio
• El Pueblito and Fería Artesanal del Bio Bio
• Mall Plaza Trebol
• Mall del Centro

 

Things to do in Concepcion:

• Visit library and museums
• Enjoy Shopping
• Walking

 

Places of interest in Concepcion:

Museo Hualpén:

Museo Hualpén was a historic house which has been converted into a museum with the information on world traveler, Mr. Pedro del Rio Zañartu.

 

Universidad de Concepción:

Universidad de Concepción is the icon of Concepción as well as one of the famed universities in Chile was founded in 1919 as a first private university of Chile and now it is upgraded with beautiful garden, campanile, beautiful designed founder’s sculpture and La Pinacoteca.

 

Chivilingo:

Chivilingo is near the downtown Concepción housing the first electric plant of Chile with the museum. It can be reachable by car or bus. Nice picnic spot.

 

Other places of interest in Concepcion include:

• The Huascar
• Regional Stadium
• CAP Stadium
• Mall Plaza Trebol
• Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción
• Laguna Las Tres Pascualas
• O´Higgins Tower
• Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
• Parque Pedro del Rio Zanartu
• Catedral de la Santisima Concepcion
• Cerro Caracol

 

Best time to visit Concepcion:

The months of March, June and October will be best to trip to Concepcion while many grand cultural events take place.

 

Accommodation options in Concepcion:

Concepcion is renowned in all the sectors including culture, tradition, and tourism as well as hospitality industry with star hotels, cottages and service apartments. List of prominent hotels in Concepcion is:

• Loft Single Rent Apartment
• Alborada Hotel
• Holiday Inn Express Concepcion
• Ibis Concepcion
• Radisson Petra Concepcion
• Hotel Germania Suites & Apartments
• El Araucano
• Hotel Diego de Almagro Concepcion
• Hotel & Apart Club Presidente Concepcion
• Hotel Maquehue
• Hotel El Dorado
• Hotel Terrano
• Hotel Alonso De Ercilla
• Aurelio Apart Hotel
• Hostal Buro
• Hotel Plaza Concepcion

Tourist Places to Visit in Cochamo, Chile, America

Cochamo is a commune belonging to the Llanquihue province in the Lakes region of Chile, situated around 110 km east of Puerto Montt (provincial capital) and 1060 km south of Santiago (national capital). There is a valley called ‘Cochamo Valley’ situated in the proximity of the town famous for large hills and walls of granite.

 

Geography of Cochamo:

Cochamo is placed in the south east of the province between latitude 41°30’0″ in the south and longitude 72°19’0″ in the west. It has a total area of 3,910 km².

 

History of Cochamo:

The history of Cochamo dates back to pre-Hispanic times when the first settlement was found and the large settlement inhabited the town during the middle of the 19^th century. The commune of Cochamo was founded in 1979.

 

Connectivity to Cochamo:

El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt is the closest airport to Cochamo situated around 110 km away from Cochamo. This airport is served by LAN (Balmaceda, Castro, Punta Arenas, Santiago de Chile) and Sky Airline (Balmaceda, Punta Arenas, Santiago de Chile). It is also used by charter flights to serve tourists.

There are daily 3 buses running between Puerto Montt and Cochamó.

For local travel car and minibuses are available. It is better to use guided tours, they offer horse to your ride with suggestion and generally cost between $18.000 and $25.000 pesos per horse and they also arrange lodging and delicious food sometimes.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Cochamo:

Cochamo is home to two public libraries, one is located in Cochamó town and another in Rio Puelo.

Other than natural attractions, Cochamo also offer many modernized food corners and shops with delicious traditional and international delicacies and branded products.

 

Things to do in Cochamo:

• Trekking
• Rock climbing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking

 

Places of interest in Cochamo:

Cochamo Valley:

Cochamo Valley is surrounded by Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park on the north and Reloncaví Estuary towards west. It is widely known for its granite domes and old-growth forests which receive abundance of adventure sport lovers (especially rock climbers) from all around the globe. With a total area of 250,000 acres, Cochamo Valley is situated around 6 km away from the town Cochamo. It is a paradise of kayakers, rock climbers and trekkers.

 

Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park:

Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park is spread over an area of 2,530 sq. km. and was established in 1956 to preserve indigenous flora, fauna and the body of Todos los Santos Lake. Eye catching Petrohue Waterfalls is the prime attraction of the park.

 

Petrohué Waterfalls:

Situated within Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Petrohué Waterfalls is striking natural beauty located in the proximity of the source, Todos los Santos Lake. Guided tours are useful for easy exploring.

 

Other places of interest in Cochamo include:

• Llanquihue Lake
• Volcan Osorno
• Parque Nacional Alerce Andino
• Navimag
• Seno de Reloncavi
• Granja Educativa Tierraviva

 

Best time to visit Cochamo:

From January to mid March is the best time to enjoy the natural scenery of Cochamo.

 

Accommodation options in Cochamo:

Cochamo houses many lodges and guest houses with latest facilities to serve tourists visiting the place time to time. In the below list, first 7 hotels in Cochamo and the remaining are in the provincial capital, Puerto Montt (around 110 km):

• Andes Lodge
• Refugio Cochamo (La Junta)
• Patagonia Nativa
• Hostal Maura
• Campo Aventura
• Cabalgatas Cochamo
• Hospedaje Cochamo
• Holiday Inn Express Puerto Montt
• Hotel Don Luis
• Caesar Business Puerto Montt
• Hotel Seminario
• Hotel & Apart Club Presidente Puerto Montt
• Hotel Costa del Mar
• Diego de Almagro
• Gran Hotel Vicente Costanera