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Astronomical Observation in the Elqui Valley - Nights of Stars
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Vicuna
Savor the one-of-a-kind adventure of exploring the Elqui Valley and the Mamalluca Observatory all in one day, maximizing your time in the Coquimbo region for an unforgettable experience. Additionally, sample various local beverages crafted in the area.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Valle del Elqui - We will visit the most picturesque places of this great valley, which surrounds us with mysticism and relaxation. We will visit the center of product sales in the area, the Puclaro Reservoir, Vicuña and its attractions. We will know in a pisquera plant the process of the distillation of the grape. Lunch will take place in the restaurant of the place. We will continue the route to Paihuano, where we will make a detention at the viewpoint, to go to Monte Grande and get to know the house of Gabriela Mistral. Pisco Elqui is the last town on this circuit, a small town with narrow streets and adobe houses, where the oldest distillery in the area is located. The square stands out for a beautiful water fountain, with figures of children; the village church and crafts centers typical of the place, welcome us and say goodbye to this tour. We begin the return, where we will visit the city of Vicuña, its main square, where the Bauer Tower stands out.
- Mamalluca Observatory - In the heart of the Elqui Valley, 69 km from the city of Vicuña, is the Mamalluca Observatory, the first Observatory for amateurs in the country. In this tour you can enjoy and learn the charm of this strange place called universe. It begins with an introduction to astronomy talk, where various astronomical aspects are presented; The observation is continued with outdoor telescopes where you can observe the Milky Way, constellations, clusters (clusters of stars), nebulas, planets, blue stars, among others. The visit concludes in the main computerized telescope, located in the observatory dome. See schedule for English-speaking foreigners.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance ticket observatory
What's Not Included
- What is not included in the program.
- Gratuities
Location
Valle del Elqui
San Martin 275, Vicuna, Plaza Gabriela Mistral
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Isabel_b
Dec 8, 2019
Full Day in Elqui Valley - Our tour started at 9am. We were picked up by our guides (one Spanish speaking and one English speaking) picked us up at our AirBnB in Coquimbo. We made the first stop at the Elqui River. It was a serene place on the way into the valley. From there we stopped at a market to try papaya products. Next we stopped at the Puclaro Dam, a nice photo opportunity. From there we went to lunch at a solar oven restaurant. The food was delicious and quite good (included drink and dessert). From there we stopped at a nearby town to see the Gabriela Mistral museum. It included several photos, artifacts and personal items. It was education and entertaining. From there we went to a winey, Cavas del Valle. It was a quick tour and included tastings and an opportunity to purchase wine. Next we went to visit a pisqueria, also included tastings and opportunity to purchase pisco. Next we went to Vicuna to see different landmarks there and eat dinner (not included). After we went to the Mamalluca Observatory. Fortunately we were in the English speaking group as the Spanish speaking group had 100+ people and ours only about 10. We used a telescope to look at the moon and planets before stargazing and learning about different constellations. It was an enchanting experience. We arrived back at the AirBnB around 12:30AM. Our guides were knowledgeable, easy-going, friendly and accommodating to our preferences. It was a very full day, but a great way to experience all that the valley has to offer.
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