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Coquimbo, Chile
The quaint harbor town of Coquimbo was once the center of Chile’s thriving gold and copper industry. And while it’s still an important shipping port, it’s also a convenient access point for beaches in all directions. While you explore, be sure to ask about locally produced wine that’s also a delicious part of the area’s culture.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Port of Coquimbo
Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
CLT (Chile Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -3 hours -
Language
The local language is Spanish. Say "how are you?" in Spanish: "como estas?" -
Currency & Shopping
Chilean Peso (CLP)
Native crafts, chocolate, jams and souvenirs. -
Famous For
In 1550 the city’s spectacular harbor first attracted the Spanish, who stayed to mine deep reserves of copper and gold. -
Fun Fact #1
Tour of the city’s scenic attractions, including the lighthouse, the graceful cathedral built in 1844 and the archaeological museum. -
Fun Fact #2
At La Recova, the artisan’s marketplace, shop for copper and silver jewelry, glass works, textiles and ceramics. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Feast on camarones al pil-pil (shrimp in a garlic-chili sauce), seafood soup and fried fish in one of the local restaurants found around the harbor.