Been There – Coquimbo

Been There Coquimbo is mug for a vibrant Chilean port city known for its colorful hills, rich maritime heritage, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. I would like to thank the follower of our blog for the photos of this beautiful mug.

The Coquimbo Region in north-central Chile takes its name from the Coquimbo Bay and the city of Coquimbo, with “Coquimbo” likely derived from indigenous Diaguita words meaning “place of calm waters.” Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 1540s, establishing La Serena in 1544 as Chile’s second-oldest city and a strategic point along the route to Peru.… Read more