Puerto de Coquimbo

Industrial Port with Shuttle. Shops & Mall Nearby

If arriving by cruise ship, this port is an industrial port and requires a free shuttle to the port cruise ship terminal. Taxi's and tour operators are just outside the terminal. Just a 100 yards or s...

Abundance and variety of fish

Vibrant and noisy this large fish market is worth a visit. Many ‘street food’ outlets inside and an interesting busker. There is quite a large craft market next door which was also good.

Fun few hours

We had limited expectations but hoped to do some sort of cruise. Parking across the road was easy and cheap. On entry to the port area, we were “ greeted” by a woman in a pirate costume who offered us...

Good nearby markets

As the port city for La Serena, Coquimbo is a much less busy place, but has pretty good markets along the pier which sell fresh seafood and general souvenirs. The small restaurant we ate at had reason...