Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in La Serena, Chile

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 1.5 km
Ascend 10 m
Descend 4 m

Experience La Serena in Chile in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in La SerenaIndividual Sights in La Serena

Sight 1: Faro Monumental La Serena

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The Monumental Lighthouse of La Serena is a Chilean lighthouse located at the Avenida del Mar of La Serena. The structure is one of the most representative of the city and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area.

Wikipedia: Lighthouse of la Serena (EN)

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Sight 2: Faro de La Serena

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The Monumental Lighthouse of La Serena is a Chilean lighthouse located at the Avenida del Mar of La Serena. The structure is one of the most representative of the city and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area.

Wikipedia: Lighthouse of la Serena (EN)

1065 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 3: Casa de las Palmeras

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The Casa de las Palmeras is the house that was owned by the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral. It is located on Francisco de Aguirre Avenue in the commune of La Serena, and in its back is the Gabriela Mistral Regional Library. It was declared a Historical Monument in 1990.

Wikipedia: Casa de las Palmeras (ES)

320 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Juan Guzmán Cruchaga

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Juan Guzmán Cruchaga

Juan Guzmán Cruchaga was a Chilean poet and diplomat. He won the Chilean National Prize for Literature in 1962. Guzman Cruchaga was of Basque descent. He was the son of Juan José Guzmán and Amelia Cruchaga Aspillaga. He attended the colegio de San Ignacio from 1905, finishing his humanities subjects in 1912. In 1913 he enrolled into the Faculty of Law of Universidad de Chile, quitting during his third year there.

Wikipedia: Juan Guzmán Cruchaga (EN)

22 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 5: Braulio Arenas

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Braulio Arenas

Braulio Arenas was a Chilean poet and writer, founder of the surrealist Mandrágora group.

Wikipedia: Braulio Arenas (EN)

108 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 6: Fernando Binvignat

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Fernando Binvignat Marín was a Chilean Spanish teacher and poet, recognized with the Regional Prize for Literature in 1975.

Wikipedia: Fernando Binvignat (ES)

19 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 7: Victor Domingo Silva

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Victor Domingo Silva

Víctor Domingo Silva Endeiza was a Chilean poet, journalist, playwright and writer. He was of Basque descent by mother's side.

Wikipedia: Víctor Domingo Silva (EN)

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