Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in La Serena February 2026 | 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) ![Lighthouse at La Serena, Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/d4916bcd-6a4a-4c25-b665-93e13c32c0c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lighthouse at La Serena, Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/d4916bcd-6a4a-4c25-b665-93e13c32c0c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On the C41 route from La Serena to Vicuña, make sure you stop and see this wonderful damn. See the crystal clear snow waters of the Elqui river gather among the purple, brown, red and blue Andes mountains. It's a quiet but magnificent spectacle. A must see for sure!!! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/5378ebd6-7749-4644-a7bf-b48ac5bf24c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cisnes recien nacidos](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/66166c35-3ebb-4385-9172-02f9e221734b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Surfers riding the waves in front of the beach in La Serena, Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2139/432262bd-5f97-4a9f-9c30-1475cf7b0d72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in La Serena | Number of things to do | 19 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavours (NOT FOR CRUISES)](/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details): £39 | | Top 5 things to do | [Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavours (NOT FOR CRUISES)](/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details)[La Serena & Coquimbo City Tour - Short Cruise Excursion](/things-to-do/la-serena-coquimbo-city-tour-shore-excursion-lunch-and-tickets-included.a2947674.activity-details)[Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details)[Sailing and Hiking Isla Damas : Humboldt Penguin Reserve](/things-to-do/tour-to-humboldt-penguin-reserve-on-isla-damas.a44989807.activity-details)[Must-sees of the Elqui Valley](/things-to-do/must-sees-of-the-elqui-valley.a47761294.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavours (NOT FOR CRUISES)](/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details)[Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details)[Sailing and Hiking Isla Damas : Humboldt Penguin Reserve](/things-to-do/tour-to-humboldt-penguin-reserve-on-isla-damas.a44989807.activity-details)[Activity in the Fray Jorge National Park - Tongoy](/things-to-do/activity-in-the-fray-jorge-national-park-tongoy.a49136410.activity-details)[Spas and Beaches Tour: La Herradura -Totoralillo - Guanaqueros -Tongoy](/things-to-do/coastal-circuit-totoralillo-guanaqueros-tongoy.a2947824.activity-details) | ## What to do in La Serena --- ### Popular places to visit #### Sea Avenue 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 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) #### 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) #### 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 Portada Stadium Catch an event at La Portada Stadium during your trip to La Serena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Portada-Stadium-La-Serena.d6098416.Attraction) #### Casa de La Providencia Chapel and Convent You can find out about the history of La Serena with a stop at Casa de La Providencia Chapel and Convent. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Casa-De-La-Providencia-Chapel-And-Convent-La-Serena.d6293451.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) #### 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) --- 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 ![From the highest point of #tongoy in the IV region of #Chile you can see how everything dyes in pink and purple right after the sun comes down on its 35 km of beach, with the Andes mountains at the back. Follow route 5 from Santiago 430km to the north, take the exit that says tongoy, the town is small enough you will see a cross in its highest point, there are multiple access to it, just keep and eye on it while you walk to it and you will get there. #goldenhour ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024027/037b98eb-99d7-4a93-9606-d1c4423c5a0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coquimbo ![Near Punta de Choros. Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6203805/ad794aef-831b-487e-9ab8-659286f9bac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Higuera ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Serena worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in La Serena? ### What is the top tourist attraction in La Serena? ### Is three days enough to stay in La Serena? ### What are some activities to do in La Serena with kids? > - [Elqui Valley Tour: History and Flavours (NOT FOR CRUISES)](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-history-and-flavours-tour-in-the-elqui-valley.a47053317.activity-details) > - [Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/astronomy-and-astrophotography-tour.a49152861.activity-details) > - [Sailing and Hiking Isla Damas : 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) > - [Spas and Beaches Tour: La Herradura -Totoralillo - Guanaqueros -Tongoy](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coastal-circuit-totoralillo-guanaqueros-tongoy.a2947824.activity-details) ### What to do in La Serena for adults? 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