Elqui Valley Stargazing Activity
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Elqui Valley Stargazing Activity

The Elqui Valley in Chile offers excellent conditions for stargazing due to its clear skies, providing a captivating backdrop for viewing stars, galaxies, and planets. Elqui Valley Stargazing Activity.

  • 3 hours
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The Elqui Valley in Chile offers excellent conditions for stargazing due to its clear skies, providing a captivating backdrop for viewing stars, galaxies, and planets.

Elqui Valley Stargazing Activity

We will meet at the designated time on O'Higgins Street in Pisco Elqui and proceed to an area with minimal light pollution to witness the sunset over the Andes foothills.

Next, we will visit the natural observatory of La Isla, where we will use a 20-inch telescope to observe planets, clusters, galaxies, and constellations, ensuring a memorable experience.

The Elqui Valley is famous for its clear skies, providing excellent viewing conditions free from light pollution.

Additionally, we will have the opportunity to observe through the largest telescope in Pisco Elqui, enhancing our stargazing experience. The evening will conclude with a refreshing pisco sour cocktail.

After the astronomical observation, we will provide transportation back to the meeting point in Pisco Elqui, with an estimated arrival time of two and a half hours later.

Stargazing tour from Vicuña

This special stargazing experience can also be booked from Vicuña.

Included

  • Transport by minibus from Pisco Elqui
  • English–speaking guide, specialized in astronomy
  • Astronomy observation with 20 inch telescope
  • 1 pisco sour cocktail
  • 1 souvenir photo

Tips

  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Location

Activity location

Matices del Elqui, D-485, 1770000 Paiguano, Coquimbo, Chile

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