Our Journey to Sea After exploring almost everything in the Atacama Desert we made our way over to La Serena. We decided to go there as a good mid-way point between the Atacama Desert and Santiago. We needed a place to relax. Our first part of the journey was getting on a bus to the town of Calama. We barely made it to the bus we needed! Upon arriving in Calama we were disappointed that there was no availability that night for our favorite bus company in Chile (Turbus). We used Pullman instead. Fourteen hours later we arrived in La Serena. La Serena La Serena is a city on the coast of Chile. It’s known for it’s long beaches, the monumental lighthouse, and its colonial architecture. It’s also very close by to Elqui Valley which is the birth place of Pisco. In the Elqui Valley you can go wine tasting, go to a Pisco distillery, go bike riding, go on an astronomical tour, go camping and much more! It’s a great place to visit if you are stopping in La Serena and want to take a day or two to explore the beautiful valley. We arrived late morning and made … Continue reading Relaxing in La Serena (Fun Things To Do, Eat, & Where to Stay)