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Totoralillo & Guanaqueros: Secluded Bay Luxury Beach Day

Trade the crowds for two of Chile's most pristine hidden coves — Totoralillo and Guanaqueros — where turquoise Pacific waters lap near-empty white-sand beaches backed by dramatic desert bluffs. A quintessential Chilean Riviera experience.

What to expect

Your private driver heads south of La Serena along the coastal highway, descending to Totoralillo — a nearly enclosed turquoise bay ringed by volcanic rock, beloved by snorkellers. You continue to Guanaqueros, a charming fishing village with one of the flattest, widest beaches in Chile, ideal for a long walk or simply watching pelicans drift overhead. Optional fresh-catch lunch at a family-run cevichería in Tongoy is the culinary highlight before a relaxed return to Coquimbo port.

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ToursByLocals La Serena Private Guides
USD 150–220 per person (private vehicle and guide; confirm with preferred local guide at booking)
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Good to know

Approximately 5–6 hours; fits a half-day port call comfortably. Bring reef shoes for Totoralillo's rocky entry, high-SPF sunscreen, and a hat — UV intensity at this latitude is extreme. Confirm the guide speaks English at the time of booking.

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