Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in La Serena November 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in La Serena](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Serena-Hotels.d2139.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to La Serena](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-La-Serena.d2139.Travel-Guide-Flights)[La Serena Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-La-Serena.d2139.Car-Hire-Guide)[La Serena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Serena.d2139.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in La Serena ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit La Serena Types of activities [La Serena travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Serena.dx2139) ![La Serena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/66c9a9113135a15a58692aa637769065.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Colour Of Sunshine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e36b7498ae5144ad85fcd767eab25034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Colour Of Sunshine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e36b7498ae5144ad85fcd767eab25034.jpg) ![Photo by Giovanni Albornoz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aba5e393c32cde3be4f6901f2046ffa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Giovanni Albornoz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aba5e393c32cde3be4f6901f2046ffa2.jpg) ![Photo by Traveler J](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ce0a2f8ff058b6ed0a52d964e028bab0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Traveler J](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ce0a2f8ff058b6ed0a52d964e028bab0.jpg) ![Photo by James Pinkney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/48fd8c42a2dd8b34b6862a0980b82c7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by James Pinkney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/48fd8c42a2dd8b34b6862a0980b82c7c.jpg) ## La Serena Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that La Serena has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to La Serena, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to La Serena with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in La Serena La Serena is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in La Serena, and make it a breeze to explore La Serena and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in La Serena to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to La Serena, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in La Serena. #### La Serena attractions La Serena has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in La Serena to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of La Serena. Looking for things to do in La Serena can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of La Serena or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to La Serena attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! * * * - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in La Serena ### Tours & day trips [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Damas or Chañaral islands: Whales & Humboldt Penguin Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48579704/c8c74276-6b73-4601-9459-c96612aa23de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Damas or Chañaral islands: Whales & Humboldt Penguin Reserve 10h Free cancellation available £172 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/damas-or-chanaral-island-whales-humboldt-penguin-reserve.a48579704.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Astronomical Tour Collowara Observatory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2947818/59d318a8-c690-4dbd-836e-37043dd583c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Astronomical Tour Collowara Observatory 5h Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/astronomical-tour-collowara-observatory.a2947818.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Elqui Valley and Vicuna Private Tour Including Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1704984/c6182d8e-75a0-47ff-b090-0ba21ef06a08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley and Vicuna Private Tour Including Lunch 6h Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/elqui-valley-and-vicuna-private-tour-including-lunch.a1704984.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Elqui Valley Tour: Full Day History and Flavours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47053317/dd0c7540-eb21-41b0-8130-282ff337b212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley Tour: Full Day History and Flavours 9h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Elqui Valley: Cruise Excursion in Coquimbo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48404655/8681d7c5-40cc-4a15-a0d9-ae8f0b27ae3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley: Cruise Excursion in Coquimbo 8h Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-excursion-for-cruises-in-coquimbo-elqui-valley.a48404655.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) !["Fray Jorge ice-age relict forest" Starlight UNESCO Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48079486/1f604eac-f895-46e3-a4c3-378e161312aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### "Fray Jorge ice-age relict forest" Starlight UNESCO Reserve 1d Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fray-jorge-ice-age-relict-forest-starlight-unesco-reserve.a48079486.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49152861/2c7bf160-5035-4759-938f-2f4cc0184a3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour 6h Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Spas and Beaches Tour: La Herradura -Totoralillo - Guanaqueros -Tongoy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2947824/0ff434a3-822c-4a7a-a193-7863893db4a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spas and Beaches Tour: La Herradura -Totoralillo - Guanaqueros -Tongoy 9h Free cancellation available £111 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coastal-circuit-totoralillo-guanaqueros-tongoy.a2947824.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Dama Island or Chañaral Navigation Tour Humboldt Penguin Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44989807/a0b0dbb4-52d2-4fcd-86f0-8a7e567dbc24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dama Island or Chañaral Navigation Tour Humboldt Penguin Reserve 10h Free cancellation available £126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-humboldt-penguin-reserve-on-isla-damas.a44989807.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Astronomical Tour of the Milky Way Sanctuary El Pangue Observatory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46540822/c7dd5c09-2898-46d2-9968-773743d6521d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Astronomical Tour of the Milky Way Sanctuary El Pangue Observatory 7h Free cancellation available £134 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-the-internationally-renowned-pangue-observatory.a46540822.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Elqui Valley and Vicuna Private Tour Including Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1704984/c6182d8e-75a0-47ff-b090-0ba21ef06a08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley and Vicuna Private Tour Including Lunch 6h Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/elqui-valley-and-vicuna-private-tour-including-lunch.a1704984.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Elqui Valley: Cruise Excursion in Coquimbo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48404655/8681d7c5-40cc-4a15-a0d9-ae8f0b27ae3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley: Cruise Excursion in Coquimbo 8h Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-excursion-for-cruises-in-coquimbo-elqui-valley.a48404655.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![La Serena and Coquimbo Private City Tour Including Lunch, Shore Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1704986/f50141ef-3a72-4f33-86bc-9c28138d278d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Serena and Coquimbo Private City Tour Including Lunch, Shore Excursion 6h 30m Free cancellation available £163 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-serena-and-coquimbo-private-city-tour-including-lunch-and-archaeological-museum.a1704986.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Coquimbo - La Serena City Tour for Cruises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49235952/0910b241-78f3-4c62-b02d-05079bd226ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coquimbo - La Serena City Tour for Cruises 7h Free cancellation available £94 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coquimbo-la-serena-city-tour-for-cruises.a49235952.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Must-sees of the Elqui Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761294/289ed6a8-04fc-49e9-b625-09926ec42b6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Must-sees of the Elqui Valley 7h Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/must-sees-of-the-elqui-valley.a47761294.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Private La Serena and Coquimbo City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1041681/9f796f82-53a7-4226-9934-cfabed2b2789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private La Serena and Coquimbo City Tour 4h Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-la-serena-and-coquimbo-city-tour.a1041681.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Damas or Chañaral islands: Whales & Humboldt Penguin Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48579704/c8c74276-6b73-4601-9459-c96612aa23de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Damas or Chañaral islands: Whales & Humboldt Penguin Reserve 10h Free cancellation available £172 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/damas-or-chanaral-island-whales-humboldt-penguin-reserve.a48579704.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Elqui Valley: Pisco Tour, Wine, Beer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2947741/591083df-46b7-4ea3-9cdf-b3509e15af32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Elqui Valley: Pisco Tour, Wine, Beer 9h Free cancellation available £133 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pisco-wine-and-beer-tour-elqui-valley.a2947741.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Must-sees of the Elqui Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761294/289ed6a8-04fc-49e9-b625-09926ec42b6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Must-sees of the Elqui Valley 7h Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/must-sees-of-the-elqui-valley.a47761294.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Route Origins of Wine and Chilean Pisco: La Serena Valle del Elqui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47599138/e3ab0afb-1fea-45e3-9c50-f15e7c2d1e49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Route Origins of Wine and Chilean Pisco: La Serena Valle del Elqui 11h Free cancellation available £169 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/origin-route-of-chilean-wine-and-pisco-la-serena-and-elqui-valley.a47599138.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) !["Fray Jorge ice-age relict forest" Starlight UNESCO Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48079486/1f604eac-f895-46e3-a4c3-378e161312aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### "Fray Jorge ice-age relict forest" Starlight UNESCO Reserve 1d Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fray-jorge-ice-age-relict-forest-starlight-unesco-reserve.a48079486.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Astronomical Tour of the Milky Way Sanctuary El Pangue Observatory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46540822/c7dd5c09-2898-46d2-9968-773743d6521d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Astronomical Tour of the Milky Way Sanctuary El Pangue Observatory 7h Free cancellation available £134 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-the-internationally-renowned-pangue-observatory.a46540822.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ![Charm Valley Archaeological Tour, Shamanism and Petroglyphs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44959896/bc9f9e87-fe3f-46fc-aa2a-7af420b4a014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Charm Valley Archaeological Tour, Shamanism and Petroglyphs 7h 30m Free cancellation available £134 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/valle-del-encanto-tour-archaeology-petroglyphs-flora-and-fauna.a44959896.activity-details?&rid=2139&location=La+Serena&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in La Serena | Number of things to do | 19 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Elqui Valley Tour: Full Day History and Flavours](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details): £41 | | Top 5 things to do | - [La Serena & Coquimbo City Tour - Short Cruise Excursion](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-serena-coquimbo-city-tour-shore-excursion-lunch-and-tickets-included.a2947674.activity-details) - [Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details) - [Elqui Valley Tour: Full Day History and Flavours](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details) - [Dama Island or Chañaral Navigation Tour Humboldt Penguin Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-humboldt-penguin-reserve-on-isla-damas.a44989807.activity-details) - [Activity in the Fray Jorge National Park - Tongoy](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/activity-in-the-fray-jorge-national-park-tongoy.a49136410.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | - [Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details) - [Elqui Valley Tour: Full Day History and Flavours](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details) - [Dama Island or Chañaral Navigation Tour Humboldt Penguin Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-humboldt-penguin-reserve-on-isla-damas.a44989807.activity-details) - [Activity in the Fray Jorge National Park - Tongoy](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/activity-in-the-fray-jorge-national-park-tongoy.a49136410.activity-details) - [Astronomical Tour Collowara Observatory](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/astronomical-tour-collowara-observatory.a2947818.activity-details) | ## What to do in La Serena * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Jardin del Corazon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aba5e393c32cde3be4f6901f2046ffa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jardin del Corazon Explore the great outdoors at Jardin del Corazon, a lovely green space in La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jardin-Del-Corazon-La-Serena.d553248621532463479.Attraction) ![La Serena](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/244000/244123-La-Serena-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Serena Archaeological Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at La Serena Archaeological Museum in La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Serena-Archaeological-Museum-La-Serena.d6098424.Attraction) #### Sea Avenue 5/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of La Serena when you take a trip to Sea Avenue. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sea-Avenue-La-Serena.d6311984.Attraction) #### La Serena Lighthouse 3/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of La Serena when you spend time at La Serena Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Serena-Lighthouse-La-Serena.d6098434.Attraction) #### University of La Serena Explore the campus of University of La Serena during your trip to La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-La-Serena-La-Serena.d6098426.Attraction) #### Mall Plaza La Serena You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall Plaza La Serena during your stay in La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mall-Plaza-La-Serena-La-Serena.d6311978.Attraction) #### Kokoro No Niwa Japanese Garden Explore the great outdoors at Kokoro No Niwa Japanese Garden, a lovely green space in La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokoro-No-Niwa-Japanese-Garden-La-Serena.d6098428.Attraction) #### La Recova Market You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Recova Market during your stay in La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Recova-Market-La-Serena.d6293404.Attraction) #### Plaza de Armas Learn about the local history of La Serena when you spend time at Plaza de Armas. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-De-Armas-La-Serena.d6098418.Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from La Serena ![Coquimbo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3b102b03fec234868ae344150c01ba2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coquimbo [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coquimbo.dx6024027) ![Photo by James Pinkney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/190c6cbb451aecfe47981f791a56a3bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Higuera [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Higuera.dx6203805) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Serena worth visiting? > La Serena has a unique mix of culture, local charm and attractions. Whether you're into history, the outdoors or local culinary flavours, there's plenty you'll enjoy here. ### How do I spend a day in La Serena? > Playa La Herradura and El Faro Beach are two great places to start your adventures. Remember to explore the retail and dining options in La Serena while you're here too. ### What is the top tourist attraction in La Serena? > You can't go home without visiting Playa La Herradura, ranked the top tourist attraction in La Serena. ### Is three days enough to stay in La Serena? > You can easily visit top sights like Playa La Herradura, El Faro Beach and Cuatro Esquinas Beach with a three-day break in La Serena. On average, most travellers book three days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so stay a bit longer and check out Coquimbo. ### What are some activities to do in La Serena with kids? > Deciding what to do in La Serena with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're holidaying with little ones or teenagers, there are many family-friendly attractions to keep everyone busy here. > > > > - [Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details) > - [Elqui Valley Tour: Full Day History and Flavours](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details) > - [Dama Island or Chañaral Navigation Tour Humboldt Penguin Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-humboldt-penguin-reserve-on-isla-damas.a44989807.activity-details) > - [Activity in the Fray Jorge National Park - Tongoy](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/activity-in-the-fray-jorge-national-park-tongoy.a49136410.activity-details) > - [Astronomical Tour Collowara Observatory](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/astronomical-tour-collowara-observatory.a2947818.activity-details) ### What to do in La Serena for adults? > Cavas Del Valle and Former Railway Station Building are just two of the things to do in La Serena. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore. ### Are there free things to do in La Serena? > One of the simplest ways to find free things to do in La Serena is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on cool neighbourhoods, parks and other major attractions you can visit without taking your wallet out. 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