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Where to take your family in South America
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The Elqui Valley Trips & Tours
The Elqui Valley
Head north from Santiago and you'll arrive in the land of Pisco, a South American 'brandy' and crucial component in the beloved pisco sour cocktail. Pay a visit to one of the old pisqueras, where they still use traditional methods, including the oldest in the country, Los Nichos. It has long been debated whether Chile or Peru can claim it as their national drink, but a visit here may settle it in your mind at least… The conditions that make Elqui Valley perfect for Pisco making sound a lot like a recipe for an idyllic holiday with sun-drenched days, high-altitude hikes and clear, wide-open skies. And that brings us nicely to Elqui Valley's next claim to fame: stargazing. On hilltops throughout the valley, there is a collection of observatories, which reveal the secrets of the stars with incredible clarity.
Make a detour through pretty and pristine Elqui Valley, where the world-famous Pisco is made. Pay a visit to local 'piaqueras', some of which still produce this potent brandy in the traditional way. The valley is also known for its collection of observatories, where you can take full advantage of the notably clear skies with evenings spent stargazing with expert astronomers. While the scenery, both terrestrial and skywards, take first place in Elqui Valley, you can also get to know one of Chile's most prominent poets, Gabriela Mistral, in her hometown of Vicuna.
The Elqui Valley boasts some of the most pristine skies in the world, so whether you know your Taurus from your Orion, or you simply want to soak it all in - the views are spectacular!
Take a little detour to trace the roots of renowned Chilean poet, Gabriela Mistral, in her hometown of Vicuna.
The closest city is La Serena, which provides a little time on the coast if you're feeling land-locked, but we wouldn't go out of our way to visit it.
Dry Season
Dry Season
Visiting in February gives you the chance to be in Elqui Valley during the harvest season. The grapes used to make the famous Pisco are harvested between February and May.
Dry Season
Visiting in February gives you the chance to be in Elqui Valley during the harvest season. The grapes used to make the famous Pisco are harvested between February and May.
Dry Season
Visiting in February gives you the chance to be in Elqui Valley during the harvest season. The grapes used to make the famous Pisco are harvested between February and May.
Dry Season
Visiting in February gives you the chance to be in Elqui Valley during the harvest season. The grapes used to make the famous Pisco are harvested between February and May.
Wet Season
Wet Season
Wet Season
Dry Season
Dry Season
Dry Season
Dry Season
