The Central Region of Chile stretches from Las Serena in the North to Temuco in the South.This region is where the grapes are grown for the Chilean wine industry and the Capital of Chile,Santiago is located.Also in this region is the Elqui valley which is home to Pisco Capel which is the national drink of Chile.

La Serena is located on the coast 471 km to the North of Santiago and is also a good place to take a tour up the Elqui Vally.

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Coquimbo is located just to the South of La Serena across the bay.

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From La Serena the Elqui Valley is easy to reach.With 300 days of sunshine and clear night skys unpolluted by man made light,this make the Elqui Valley home to some of the best Observatories in the World.The Observatory Cerro Mamalluca being open to the Public.

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The Elqui Valley is also home to the largest producer of Piso in Chile, Capel 

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Santiago is the Capital of Chile and is located in the middle of the Country.

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El Quisco is a town on the coast near Santiago that is a summer holiday resort.The port of San Antonio is located just down the coast from El Quisco

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Santiago to Constitucion via Talca by Rail.

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