Coquimbo Region, Chile · South America
La Higuera sits on the route: 50 minutes from La Serena.
La Higuera is a town located in Coquimbo Region, Chile. With a population of 4,285, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, La Higuera sits in Chile, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Santiago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Higuera to your route.
La Higuera is a town and commune in Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, the east by the Atacama Region, and the south by the communes of Vicuña and La Serena.
Punta de Choros is famous for its beaches and a colony of bottlenose dolphins, the southernmost colony ofRead more
that species. Of the total commune population, 1,080 live in urban zones and 2,641 live in rural zones.
The islands of Choros and Damas are also part of the commune, which form the National Reserve of the Humboldt Penguin, administered by the Corporación Nacional Forestal. On the island of Damas, the beach La Tijera is found at the extreme south.
Las Campanas Observatory and La Silla Observatory are also found in the territory of the commune.
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La Higuera is located in Coquimbo Region, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -29.5119 latitude, -71.2019 longitude.
La Higuera has a population of approximately 4,285 people, making it a town in Chile.
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