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A quick tip! If you happen to be there in peak season and you are going north to San Pedro de Atacama be sure to book your bus ticket a couple of weeks in advance !!!
The central bus station lacks in organisation so be careful with your bags while you are trying to find which bus is yours. There are no platform numbers or even platforms and there is no official there to enlighten you..so if you are alone you have to drag your bags around looking for the right bus. This is why I almost missed it although I had been waiting for hours....
Updated Sep 25, 2007
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Since we were staying in the beach area several miles from town, we had to take a taxi to El Centro or to the bus station. In the summer, there may have been buses along Avda del Mar but in November there were none.
Our experience was that the taxis had no meters. Be sure to find out how much the cost will be before you get in. The drivers seemed to be honest, but it's best to avoid possible problems.
Our trips by taxi usually ran from 2500-3000P.
Written Jan 24, 2004
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You'll find "Micros" in each city and town on Chile. A very popular public transportation.
You can go around La Serena and also go to Coquimbo in a micro.
Prices depends on the route and the distances but they're always less than a US dollar.
Updated May 25, 2003
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These are the well known "Colectivos" here in La Serena and also in the whole country.
Balck cars with a yellow number plate and a cartel over the roof, which shows you the route they follow.
It's very easy to get around in a colectivo, they are everywhere and go everywhere too :o)
Prices depends on the route, but more or less between $250 up to $450 (US$00.40 up to US$00.60).
Written May 25, 2003
La Serena and its neighbouring city, Coquimbo have a cicloway surrounding the coast. It's a good idea to get a bicycle and ride the beautiful coastline!
Written Oct 10, 2005
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These yellow colectivos go from La Serena, to Ovalle, Vicuña and Andacollo.
You can also get a bus to get to those destinations, but a colectivo is faster.
Updated May 25, 2003
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These yellow colectivos go from La Serena, to Ovalle, Vicuña and Andacollo.You can also get a bus to get to those destinations, but a colectivo is faster.
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LA SERENA, the city of pisco and papayas!
This pic: Papayas, the typical fruit of La serena :0) I have been living here since 1995, when I started my studies of Industrial Design at the University of La Serena. La Serena is located in...
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The city has kept its historic architecture, has the efficiency of a city and bares a very suitable name. It's serene, quite, peaceful.... The long sandy beach and the beautiful buildings in the quiet...
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La Serena is a city with a number of beaches in the vicinity. It is located about 7 hours north of Santiago.
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La Serena... calmed, peaceful.
I like La Serena, it's a mid to small size city, with a beautiful beach, it's located about 450 km from Santiago, in the 4th region. The architecture here follows a nice colonial style, making the...
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Pisco Elqui has wonderful views, fine architecture, nice houses, pure air, and magic energy !
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