La Serena's 482nd Anniversary and the Road to the Atacama

Tomás spends a day in La Serena during its 482nd anniversary week, witnessing the community's solidarity after recent storms, enjoying local seafood and pisco, and preparing for the drive north to the Atacama desert. He reflects on the city's colonial history, the cost of living, and the practicalities of traveling in Chile. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Chile: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Chile guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Chile Travel Podcast with Tomás Fuentes. Tomás Fuentes is in La Serena, Chile. Places in this episode: Plaza de Armas, Coliseo Monumental, Parque Jardín del Corazón, Avenida del Mar, Faro Monumental, Natural Mar, Museo Arqueológico de La Serena, Barrio Inglés. Covered: Anniversary week events, Community solidarity after storms, Local food and pisco, Pre-Columbian textiles, Bioluminescence, Departure planning for Atacama. Chapters:00:00 Plaza de Armas01:57 Coliseo Monumental03:33 Avenida del Mar05:09 Museo Arqueológico de La Serena06:49 Playa El Faro08:29 Hotel Chagual09:59 La Taza café y brunch A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaSerena #ChileTravel #AtacamaDesert #ElquiValley #PiscoSour #ChileAnniversary #Coquimbo #JapaneseGarden #Bioluminescence #ChileWinter #TravelChile #LaSerena482 #SeafoodChile #ColonialChile #SouthAmericaTravel #ChileHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/chile/