Coquimbo Travel Guide

  Coquimbo's Casino, Chile.
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  • Coquimbo's Casino, Chile.
      Coquimbo's Casino, Chile.
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  • Pelicans in Peñuelas, Coquimbo, Chile.
      Pelicans in Peñuelas, Coquimbo, Chile.
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  • Boats, Coquimbo, Chile.
      Boats, Coquimbo, Chile.
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  • Fishing nets, Coquimbo, Chile
      Fishing nets, Coquimbo, Chile
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  •   "Seviche", Coquimbo, Chile.
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THE FISH MARKET

THE FISH MARKET, Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  This is a very assorted Market. I come here very often for fresh fish and seafood.Here you're attended by fishermans and their family. Very friendly people :o)Today I bought 2 kg of "Reineta" to Don Gabriel (in the pic), he also gave me some good recipes.Here you'll also... 

COQUIMBO'S CASINO

COQUIMBO'S CASINO, Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  This is the most important Casino in the North of Chile.It has gambling rooms with more than 400 slot machines (different types), 3 bars, a very nice restaurant and much more.servicioalcliente@casinodecoqumbo.cl 

Hotels  

De La Bahia Hotel

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Hostal Nomade

 3 Opinions

Restaurants  

"Don Chuma" Restaurant: Delicious seafood!

"Don Chuma"  Restaurant: Delicious seafood!, Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  Like "La Lobera", this is also a very popular restaurant run by fishermen.Excellent seafood as well as service. Empanadas, Seafood soups, crabs pie, Fried fish etc... :o) 

La Lobera: Great EMPANADAS

La Lobera: Great EMPANADAS, Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  This restaurant is located in the fishermen's Village, in Peñuelas.Here you'll get delicious seafood dishes, regardless the restaurant appearance.Lot of restaurants in this Village are run by the same fishermen.Cheap and good! Again......... I'll maybe repeat some of my... 

El Pionero & El Porteño: Taste local recipes right in the Fish Market!

El Pionero & El Porteño: Taste local recipes right in the Fish Market!, Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  These are some pf the popular restaurants in the Port of Coquimbo.Very cheap and clean. Weeeeeh! there are so many dishes that I like!:1. Seafood Empanadas2. Caldillo de Congrio (Congrio's soup)3. Seviche, this is raw fish cooked in lemon juice, delicious!!!!! :o))))4.... 

Transportation  

Funny old buses...

Funny old buses..., Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  This is one of the most popular types of transport within the city and also between La Serena and Coquimbo. These are called "MICROS", there are many of them with different routes that covers almost the whole city. They stop everywhere, every minute.This is a good way to get... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Not only touristic places....

Not only touristic places...., Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  ...are the best to see, there are also interesting nooks to discover by yourself.Walking around Coquimbo is a good way for this. You can also go by car ;o) 

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GAVIOTAS = SEA GULLS

GAVIOTAS = SEA GULLS, Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  Sea gulls are the hosts at any beach......they are always moving around in groups and it's always interesting to watch them....... In this pic you can see only one.......it was like listening to something I guess :o) I went to a popular restaurant in the port of Coquimbo... 

Fishermen colorful boats

Fishermen colorful boats, Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  I feel attracted to fishermen boats....with all those colors to be distinguished in the sea..... I always try to imagine the journeys of those colorful boats............which look so tiny in the wide ocean. 

Pelicans......

Pelicans......, Coquimbo

 Aquamantos Says:  It's really interesting to see Pelican's behavior.....they're always close to the fishermen because of the fish...of course!. I like to walk along the beach and simply let my thought fly...... 

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  Coquimbo is only 10 minutes to the South of La Serena, it's the second main city of the IV Region (La Serena is first). Coquimbo is an important port city in Chile. Population: 163.036 (INE... 

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