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Unfortunately when I was in the Elqui Valley a visit to the Mamalluca Observatory didn´t fit in well with our schedule as we had decided to stay only in Pisco Elqui further up the valley and not in Vicuña. For those with an extra night to stay in Vicuña it would seem worthwhile visiting the observatory as the area is well known for its clear skies.
The website below offers information on this attraction in English and Spanish. As I haven´t experienced this myself I recommend you look at the website for details.
Written Jan 16, 2009
Address: Cerro Mamalluca, Elqui Valley
Website: www.mamalluca.org
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On the road between La Serena and Vicuña, just before arriving in Vicuña at about Km 56 there is a small town called Gualliguaica and the Embalse Puclaro (Puclaro Dam). The Dam is worth a visit for its stunning views down the valley. The Embalse Puclaro is a place where water sports can be done also (water skiing, windsurfing etc.).
Written Jan 16, 2009
Address: Km 56 Ruta Internacional Gabriela Mistral CH-41
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As Vicuña is the birthplace of Gabriela Mistral and that she won a Nobel Prize for Literature we thought it would be interesting to go to the museum built in her honor. The museum contained a number of her works and had information and artefacts from her life. The explanations for everything were only in Spanish.
Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18.00 and on Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 13:00.
Entry for adults is $600 pesos and for children and senior citizens is $300 pesos.
Written Jan 16, 2009
Address: Gabriela Mistral 759
Phone: +56 (51) 411223
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The Bauer Tower (pictured), is a symbol of Vicuña. It was constructed in Germany in 1905 in Oregon pine under the orders of the mayor at the time - Adolfo Bauer (who was of German origins). It's original use was for the Municipal Council. Located on the "Plaza de Armas" (central plaza) it is now used as a Tourist Information Centre.
The Tourist Information Centre is open from Monday to Saturday 8:30 to 17:30 and on Sunday from 9:30 to 14:00.
Written Jan 16, 2009
Address: Corner of San Martín and Gabriela Mistral
Phone: +56 (51) 209125
About 60 kms from La Serena up the Elqui valley near the top part of the Elqui River is the town of Vicuña. Vicuña is the birthplace of Gabriela Mistral and is worth a stopover to see the Gabriela...
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