... Without a doubt the place that stays with me even in cold London is La Serena; a seaside town in the north of Chile. It is the second oldest town in Chile and at only 5 hours drive from Santiago is a must visit place of the country in my opinion.
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Altea, 5 minutes from the sea and the city’s commercial centre.This charming and unique property of only 10 rooms has a south-facing sun terrace, where you can dine on creative, seasonal cuisine from the hotel restaurant during the summer months. You can also choose to relax in the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool or in the Moorish-style hammam.
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GUEST SUITESALL TOW AND THREE BEDROOM VILLAS AT MISION LA SERENAOFFER SEA OF CORTEZ VIEWS. ... more
THE MASTER BEDROOMS AREREPLETE WITH KING SIZE BED FLAT SCREEN TV DVD PLAYERAND SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AND OPEN ON TO THE TERRACE ANDINFINITY PLUNGE POOL. EXQUISITELY DESIGNED MASTERBATHS HAVE SEPARATE TOILET A DOUBLE SINK AND VANITYAREA A WET AREA WITH MULTIPLE NOZZLE SHOWERS ELEVATEDPLUNGE TUB AND A TERRACE WITH OPEN AIR WATER..RESORT AMENITIESEACH BUILDING HAS A ROOFTOP SOCIAL AREA ANDWHALE WATCHING DECK WHERE GUEST MAY ENJOY PRIVATEMASSAGES AND TREATMENTS CANDLELIGHT DINNERS ANDBARBEQUE COOKOUTS.FITNESS CENTERSTATE OF THE ART ELECTRONICS AND WI FIHIGH SPEED INTERNETPRIVATE BEACH CLUB AND ACTIVITIESSUPERB SPA..DINING AND ENTERTAINMENTMISION LA SERENAS SPECIAL RESTAURANT SERVES SUPERBFUSION CUISINE AND SEAFOOD FARE IN REFINE MEXICO. AWINE CELLAR WITH ACCESS TO THE WORLDS FINEST VINTAGESWILL COMPLEMENT PREMIUM SPIRITS AND SIGNATURECOCKTAILS FROM THE WELL STOCKED INTIMATE BAR...
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La Serena Inn boasts modern pueblo style architecture just two blocks from the waterfront, ... more
shops and restaurants of downtown Morrow Bay, Calif. Located in one of the last authentic fishing villages in the state, this property is surrounded by an array of wineries and is one mile from the Natural History Museum. Complimentary continental breakfasts are offered each morning and evenings feature a reception with tea, apple cider and cookies. Meeting rooms are available. The property hosts a sauna and a sundeck on the third floor which overlooks Morro Rock. Complimentary use of a nearby fitness center is available. Decorated in muted hues evocative of the Southwestern landscape, the contemporarily embellished guestrooms boast balconies, potted greenery and suites of furniture in whitewashed bead board, mahogany or distressed maple woods. Amenities include dial up and wireless Internet access, cable television, refrigerators and microwave ovens.
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GUEST SUITESALL TOW AND THREE BEDROOM VILLAS AT MISION LA SERENAOFFER SEA OF CORTEZ VIEWS. ... more
THE MASTER BEDROOMS AREREPLETE WITH KING SIZE BED FLAT SCREEN TV DVD PLAYERAND SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AND OPEN ON TO THE TERRACE ANDINFINITY PLUNGE POOL. EXQUISITELY DESIGNED MASTERBATHS HAVE SEPARATE TOILET A DOUBLE SINK AND VANITYAREA A WET AREA WITH MULTIPLE NOZZLE SHOWERS ELEVATEDPLUNGE TUB AND A TERRACE WITH OPEN AIR WATER..RESORT AMENITIESEACH BUILDING HAS A ROOFTOP SOCIAL AREA ANDWHALE WATCHING DECK WHERE GUEST MAY ENJOY PRIVATEMASSAGES AND TREATMENTS CANDLELIGHT DINNERS ANDBARBEQUE COOKOUTS.FITNESS CENTERSTATE OF THE ART ELECTRONICS AND WI FIHIGH SPEED INTERNETPRIVATE BEACH CLUB AND ACTIVITIESSUPERB SPA..DINING AND ENTERTAINMENTMISION LA SERENAS SPECIAL RESTAURANT SERVES SUPERBFUSION CUISINE AND SEAFOOD FARE IN REFINE MEXICO. AWINE CELLAR WITH ACCESS TO THE WORLDS FINEST VINTAGESWILL COMPLEMENT PREMIUM SPIRITS AND SIGNATURECOCKTAILS FROM THE WELL STOCKED INTIMATE BAR...
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La Serena Inn boasts modern pueblo style architecture just two blocks from the waterfront, ... more
shops and restaurants of downtown Morrow Bay, Calif. Located in one of the last authentic fishing villages in the state, this property is surrounded by an array of wineries and is one mile from the Natural History Museum. Complimentary continental breakfasts are offered each morning and evenings feature a reception with tea, apple cider and cookies. Meeting rooms are available. The property hosts a sauna and a sundeck on the third floor which overlooks Morro Rock. Complimentary use of a nearby fitness center is available. Decorated in muted hues evocative of the Southwestern landscape, the contemporarily embellished guestrooms boast balconies, potted greenery and suites of furniture in whitewashed bead board, mahogany or distressed maple woods. Amenities include dial up and wireless Internet access, cable television, refrigerators and microwave ovens.
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Location. Hotel Francisco de Aguirre is located in the town center of La Serena, Chile. ... more
Plaza de Armas and La Recova, the traditional handicraft centers of La Serena, stand within walking distance of the hotel. This historic property is positioned within the charismatic colonial sector of La Serena. Hotel Features. An on site restaurant prepares complimentary buffet breakfasts, and serves Chilean dishes and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. The bar offers intimate seating and serves cocktails and a selection of beers and non alcoholic beverages. Four function rooms accommodate corporate or social gatherings of up to 400 people. A large outdoor pool occupies a landscaped courtyard setting furnished with lounge chairs. The boughs of mature poolside trees offer respite from the bountiful Chilean sun. An exercise room offers cardio and weight training equipment. Laundry services are available on site. Guestrooms. This hotel features 90 contemporary guestrooms and suites located on three floors.Room amenities include safety deposit boxes and satellite television. Pastel washed walls provide a soothing backdrop for warm, earth tone fabric color schemes. Suites feature sofas and separate sitting areas. Internet access is available in all accommodations. Expert Tip. La Serena, The Serene One, is well known for its abundant sunshine and white sand beaches. This city is Chile's second oldest, and was established in 1534 as the sea link between Santiago and Lima.
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CANTO DEL AGUA IS A WARM TYPICALLY CHILEAN HOTEL WITH 24ROOMS. ITS PRIVILEGED LOCATION BY ... more
THE SEA AND DELICATEDECOR/ BRING YOU THAT SPECIAL SEAL THAT MAKES THEDIFFERENCE. HIGHLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WILL CORDIALLY ANDEFFICIENTLY HOST YOU TO GET THE PERFECT VISIT. CANTO DELAGUA APART HOTEL UNITES THE ADVANTAGES OF THE BEST HOTELSERVICES WITH YOUR HOME COMFORT/ MAKING THE PERFECT PLACEFOR BUSINESS TRIPS OR LIVING UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS WITHYOUR FAMILY IN LA SERENA BY THE OCEAN.
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Advantages: local people and activities Disadvantages: not very well known
...even in cold London is La Serena; a seaside town in the north of Chile. It is the second oldest town in Chile and at only 5 hours drive from Santiago is a must visit place of the country in my opinion.
Although known as a tourist place to the locals it is not as well known by foreigners as say the Atacama desert or Santiago center. La Serena meaning the serene one, has lots to offer travelers as well as Chileans. It has a mixture of both old ... ...Americanization.
When in La Serena it is easy to find your way around as the town is very traveler friendly and has a range of maps and tourist information around. With a taxi costing as little as 300 pesos a ride, which is about 30p it is very affordable to get to know this gorgeous place. La Serena cators for all ages and for all interests. For the young it has a beach front full of nightclubs and amusements. Including a funfair on the ... more
Where do i start? Well i should start by telling you that i am half Chilean and lived in Chile for a year. During this time i traveled up and down getting to know not only my family but also the country and its various attractions. Without a doubt the place that stays with me even in cold London is La Serena; a seaside town in the north of Chile. It is the second oldest town in Chile and at only 5 hours drive from Santiago is a must visit place of the country in my opinion. Although known as a tourist place to the locals it is not as well known by foreigners as say the Atacama desert or Santiago center. La Serena meaning the serene one, has lots to offer travelers as well as Chileans. It has a mixture of both old and new which can be seen in the form of its old huts and seaside restaurants and its ever increasing mall and Americanization. When in La Serena it is easy to find your way around as the town is very traveler friendly and has a range of maps and tourist information around. With a taxi costing as little as 300 pesos a ride, which is about 30p it is very affordable to get to know this gorgeous place. La Serena cators for all ages and for all interests. For the young it has a beach front full of nightclubs and amusements. Including a funfair on the beach which runs all year round. For party animals the famous "barrio ingles" is a bit like a plaza or town square packed to the brim with pubs and clubs hosting a variety of different music and entertainment including house and techno as well as the more traditional salsa clubs. This is a favorite for the local teenagers and a normal club is about £4 to get in which includes a first free drink of pisco ( a traditional chilean drink). For the more mature traveler there are dozens of seaside restaurants which serve a wonderful and diverse selection of seafood including 'cazuela' which is a traditional Chilean soup dish. All food is caught fresh from the sea by local fishermen. And in most cases you can actually ask for a fresh fish to be caught for you and to watch it from net to plate. As well as wonderful food, La Serena has romantic horse riding along the beach which costs about 1000 pesos which is a pound for an hours ride. All locals are very friendly and warm towards travelers and in my opinion add to La Serena's wonderful appeal. For a traveler who likes home comforts La Serena has a huge hyper market which sells British classics such as baked beans and earl grey tea. In the center of La Serena they have a large mall which as well as including clothes shops has fast food such as Macdonald and KFC. The mall is very similar to shopping centers that we have here with a bit of an American twist.With ATM's readily available it is very easy to withdraw money and at 1000 pesos to a pound very easy to convert. La Serena also has a very large university where lots of the students learn English and are delighted to test out their new skills on any one who agrees. You will see lots of students around the beach front at night and although they have a good time, it is very rare to see yobbish behavior as we often have here. La Serena is also very family friendly and there are lots of activities for little ones including horse riding, swimming and a trip to the farm. As it is a very friendly place there is only one takeaway shop as locals prefer to either cook or go for a meal. Funnily enough unusually for Chile this takeaway shop is Chinese. Which i may warn you if you are thinking GOOD Chinese is a Chilean version of Chinese and totally different to what we have here. But never the less is tasty and cheap and actually run by a Chinese family. Although a favorite summer holiday place La Serena is also lovely in the winter and you can go for a horse and carriage ride along the beach front for only about £5 an hour. The town is more quiet in the winter but luckily does not switch off or stop any of the entertainment or activities. One thing i havnt mentioned is accommodation. La Serena has wonderful hotels and houses to rent to suit each budget. A famous Chilean footballer Marcelo Salas owns a property on the beach front which is totally made out of glass. To rent a 2 bed house with garden close to the city center is about 100-150 pounds a month. Not including bills. All in all although i am from Santiago the capital of Chile, i consider La Serena with its delightful people and clean air my home.
Advantages: A relatively gentle introduction to South America. Disadvantages: For such a big city it lacks a little in visitor attractions.
stages of disrepair. Cola Cola are the towns biggest team but Chileans have a healthy regard for European football and cable TV often screens some of the bigger games.
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Valparaiso sits on the Chilean coast about one and a half hours from Santiago. Soaked in charm or dilapidation depending on your point of view it makes for a pleasant stopover on the way to such backpackers haunts as San Pedro De Atacama, LaSerena and Arica. Much of the town is situated on the hills surrounding Chile's busiest port. There is a strong navy presence in town but the biggest drawcard are the ascensores that climb the hills to the quaint residential areas overhead.
Many of the houses have a distinct European feel to them and are brightly coloured bringing the hills to life. Once you take an ascensore you are transported to a maze ...
indiecater 10.01.2003
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