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.
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.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Coquimbo (La Serena) — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Coquimbo (La Serena)
- Elqui Valley: Pisco Distillery, Vineyards & Stargazing
- Mamalluca or Pangue Observatory: Private Astronomical Night
- La Serena & Coquimbo Private City Tour with Lunch & Archaeology
- Isla Damas & Humboldt Penguin National Reserve Full-Day Expedition
- La Recova Market & Colonial Churches: A Curated Cultural Walk