La Serena / 10 photo spots
10 Instagram spots around La Serena
La Serena offers historic stone buildings, a Japanese garden and long views along the Pacific. These ideas move between the old town and the coast.
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Jardín del Corazón
La Serena’s Japanese garden has paths, a pond and a traditional bridge. On an open day, compose from a garden path with the bridge and water in the frame.
Search Google MapsLa Serena Cathedral
The cathedral stands beside Plaza de Armas. From the public square, leave room above the central tower and include part of the stone façade.
Search Google MapsAvenida Francisco de Aguirre
An open-air sculpture display lines the pedestrian route along Avenida Francisco de Aguirre. Choose a sculpture and use the avenue’s depth to give it a setting.
Search Google MapsFaro Monumental
The monumental lighthouse marks the western end of Avenida Francisco de Aguirre near the coast. From the public approach, include its tower and lower walls against the sky.
Search Google MapsPlaza de Armas
A carved stone fountain stands in the centre of La Serena’s Plaza de Armas. From the public square, photograph its sculptural details or step back for the whole fountain.
Search Google MapsIglesia San Francisco
The historic San Francisco church stands in central La Serena. Photograph its façade from the public street, using a close crop to emphasise the stonework.
Search Google MapsPlaya Cuatro Esquinas
Playa Cuatro Esquinas lies along La Serena’s coastal avenue. From the promenade, compose a wide view in which the shoreline leads across the frame.
Search Google MapsIglesia Santo Domingo
The historic Santo Domingo church stands on Gregorio Cordovez and has a bell tower. From the public square or pavement, give the tower room above the entrance.
Search Google MapsLa Recova
La Recova is La Serena’s craft market near the city centre. From outside the market, frame the entrance and the surrounding street without blocking the flow of visitors.
Search Google MapsArchaeological Museum entrance
The Archaeological Museum has a historic stone portal at its entrance. Photograph a detail from the public pavement, then step back for the wider façade.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales: Faro Monumental de La Serena
- National Library of Chile: Plaza de Armas, La Serena
- Chilean Maritime Authority: Playa Cuatro Esquinas
- Sernatur: La Serena destination guide
- Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales: Iglesia Catedral
- Chile es Tuyo: La Serena and Coquimbo
- Sernatur: La Serena and Coquimbo visitor map
- La Serena Airport: Visiting the city
- Chile es Tuyo: Stone church tour
- Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales: Avenida Francisco de Aguirre sculptures
- Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales: Santo Domingo designation