Coquimbo
Chile · Regi�n de CoquimboCL
City and Commune in Chile
Coquimbo is a port city, commune and capital of the Elqui Province, located on the Pan-American Highway, in the Coquimbo Region of Chile. Coquimbo is situated in a valley 10 km (6 mi) south of La Serena, with which it forms Greater La Serena with more than 400,000 inhabitants. The commune spans an area around the harbor of 1,429.3 km2 (552 sq mi). The average temperature in the city lies around 14 °C (57 °F), and precipitation is low.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 204,068
- Coordinates
- -29.953, -71.339
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Coquimbo
Coquimbo — a medium-sized town in Regi�n de Coquimbo, Chile — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 204,068 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: nightlife, water sports and culture. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Coquimbo
Nightlife in Coquimbo
(10)Looking for nightlife? Coquimbo has Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. The full list runs to 10 activities. The list follows Coquimbo's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Coquimbo
(10)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Diving, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Scuba Diving. The full list runs to 10 activities. The list follows Coquimbo's own activity tags.
Culture in Coquimbo
(9)Under culture, Coquimbo is tagged with Architectural Buildings, Castles, Docks, Historical Sites and Mines. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Coquimbo.
Nature in Coquimbo
(8)The nature shortlist for Coquimbo: Beaches, Gardens, Mountains, Natural Places and Scenic Roads. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Coquimbo. 8 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Adventure in Coquimbo
(7)For adventure, expect Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing, Off Road Trails and Parachute. The full list runs to 7 activities. The list follows Coquimbo's own activity tags.
Wellness in Coquimbo
(4)Coquimbo's wellness entries include Farms, Ranches, Spa and Therms. It is a direct read of Coquimbo's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Coquimbo
(3)Coquimbo's sports entries include Hunting, Running and Trail Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Coquimbo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Coquimbo
(1)Looking for family? Coquimbo has Water Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Coquimbo.
Shopping in Coquimbo
(1)Under shopping, Coquimbo is tagged with Food. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Coquimbo.
More to do in Coquimbo
(1)Coquimbo's other activities entries include Secret. It is a direct read of Coquimbo's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Coquimbo
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Coquimbo viable all year.
Getting there & around
Coquimbo pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to America/Santiago on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Coquimbo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Coquimbo known for?
- Travellers associate Coquimbo with nightlife, water sports and culture. It sits in Regi�n de Coquimbo, Chile and counts about 204,068 residents.
- What can you do in Coquimbo?
- Coquimbo is tagged with Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Coquimbo?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Coquimbo viable all year.
- Where is Coquimbo located?
- Coquimbo belongs to Regi�n de Coquimbo, Chile, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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