Astronomical Observation in the Elqui Valley - Nights of Stars

Discover the Elqui Valley and Mamalluca Observatory in one day. Savor local concoctions and gaze at the stars. Unforgettable Coquimbo adventure.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Amatista Travels Observatorio - 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.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance ticket observatory
What's Not Included
  • What is not included in the program.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

In this astrotourism experience you will observe the Cosmos with the help of electronic telescopes. You will see deep sky celestial objects, such as nebulas and star clusters, as well as planets according to the seasons. You will observe the sky with the naked eye, lying on yoga mats covered with fleece blankets. With a laser pointer we will show you the location of the main constellations and stars, along with an epic story that will make you understand the cosmic origin. The tour ends harmoniously, with a session of sound therapy, Tibetan and quartz bowls, so that you can connect with nocturnal nature. To remember this experience, we will take a photograph in which you will appear next to the clearest skies in the world.

Location
Amatista Travels Observatorio
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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