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Stretching east from the coastal town of La Serena, the Elqui Valley is a fertile carpet of green and home to Chile's famous Pisco production. Dotted with vineyards where you can taste this ubiquitous Chilean drink (or join the debate as to whether it is Peruvian!), the region has some excellent restaurants and “picadas” (small local restaurants) which serve everything from roasted goat to organic cuisine.
With some of cleanest air and clearest skies in Chile, the valley is home to myriad of futuristic observatories. Whether you are an amateur stargazer or professional astronomer, this is one of the best places in the world to see the night-time sky.
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Places near Elqui Valley
- La Serena & The Elqui Valley 11 kilometers away
- The Central Valley & Coast 328 kilometers away
- Valparaiso 350 kilometers away
- Casablanca Valley 371 kilometers away
- Santiago 393 kilometers away
- Caj贸n del Maipo 420 kilometers away
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Ideas for experiencing Elqui Valley
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Elqui Valley, and which use the best local guides.
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Explore the Elqui Valley ![Elqui Valley, Chile]()
Explore the Elqui Valley
Explore the Elqui Valley
A stay in the Elqui Valley provides you with a great opportunity to explore Chilean Pisco culture. Pisco is the strong South American 'brandy' distilled from fermented white muscat grapes, grown throughout the Elqui Valley and in Peru.
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El Pangue Observatory ![Elqui Valley,Chile]()
El Pangue Observatory
El Pangue Observatory
El Pangue Observatory is located ten miles to the south of Vicu帽a, in the middle of the Elqui Valley, just an hour and a half from La Serena.
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Private stargazing at Elqui Domos ![Elqui Domos, Elqui Valley]()
Private stargazing at Elqui Domos
Private stargazing at Elqui Domos
With the absence of light pollution and favorable climate, the Elqui Valley provides fantastic opportunities to view the night-time sky.
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