Chañaral de Aceituno Island

Tour Information

You will get to know one of the areas with the greatest diversity of marine species on the Pacific coast “the borders of the Green North of Coquimbo and the beginnings of the driest desert in the world: the Atacama”. We will travel through attractive coastal landscapes and settlements of former shepherds, miners and farmers until we reach the origins of the most experienced indigenous fishermen in Chile “Los Changos, Choros and Camanchacas”. We will navigate the island of Chañaral de Aceituno to meet its abundant marine fauna where various species of whales, dolphins, mammals and seabirds stand out. You will relive the ancestral landscapes and distances navigated by the brave indigenous people who, attracted by the islands, managed to build the first and last sea lion leather rafts on the enigmatic coast of the Coquimbo and Atacama borders.

Itinerary

• Departure from La Serena to the north with views of the Quebrada Juan Soldado (Chile’s oldest legend) and the coastal geological sanctuary of Caleta Hornos.
• Stop at Quebrada de Los Choros and recognition of native flora and fauna (foxes, guanacos and cacti).
• Arrival at Punta de Choros and tour of the Coquimbo/Atacama border coast.
• Arrival at Caleta Chañaral de Aceituno and start of navigation and view of marine birds and geology of Chañaral de Aceituno Island (3h).
• Return and gourmet lunch of Traditions in Punta de Choros.Entrance: locos, paila marina, mariscal, salad or empanadas of your choice.
• Base: chupe, paila marina, mariscal, fresh fish or meat + added. Dessert and soft drink (glass of wine, water, juice or drink).
• Free time after lunch on the beach in front of the islands and visit the town of Los Choros (centennial olive trees).Return to La Serena.

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