Although no longer open to the public for observation, tourists can book a tour of the facilites and observe the skies from this prime spot in the southern hemisphere.

Sparkling beaches, hot hotels and local restaurants line this city street.

Chile's indigenous Tarapaca and Antofagasta cultures are strongly represented in this Archeaological Museum.

The Municipal Market offers tastes of La Serena's pawpaw products and a variety of craft vendors.

This national monument, whose grounds host the Religious Art Museum, is one of the most impressive buildings to survive the fire of 1680.

This 450 year old, tree-shaded park is known locally as the Parque de Potos (Park of Bare Behinds), for its many nude greek statues.

Precious stones and minerals from around the globe, uncluding meteorites, fossils and chilean silver clusters, fill this unique museum.

This church in the southwest corner of the city dates back to the 1700's.

This museum and national monument houses over 3,500 indigenous artifacts and paintings.

This historic building is the home of the owner of the Arqueros silver mine.

This converted orphanage is now a national monument boasting impressive colonial architecture and courtyard gardens.

Pisco, the legendary chilean sweet brandy, is distilled at this plant, which offers tours and tastings.

This local artist can be seen in action at his pottery workshop and store front.

Discovered in 1946, this National Historic Monument is filled with petroglyphs and fossils.

Popular surfer's beach in the southern part of the city.

This 19th century National Monument anchors the corner of La Serena's public square.

This relatively new vineyard is one of the largest in all of Chile, producing both varietal and reserve lines.

This National Monument is currently run by the University of La Serena.