Valle de Elqui

is in Northern Chile.

Understand

Valle de Elqui is a lush valley in between tall and dry peaks. Famed for pisco and astronomical observatories.

Get in

Most people come here on daytrips from La Serena. Either come by yourself on a bus or colectivo, or get an organized trip from an agency. (Obviously much more expensive)

Do

Turismo Migrantes is a certificated tour operator situated in Pisco Elqui, offering different kinds of outdoor activities in the Elqui Valley. Besides, you can join trips to the mountain range of the Andes.

Sleep

Elqui Domos [1] is an astronomical hotel in the Elqui Valley.

Drink

Home to the pisco, and also quite a few wines.

Stay safe

Avoid late night encounters with alien spacecraft.