Paddling near La Serena, Coquimbo
La Serena sits on the Pacific coast of Chile's Coquimbo Region, where the Elqui Valley meets the ocean. Sea kayaking is the dominant paddling discipline here, with coastal routes along the bay and access to nearby islands. Embalse Puclaro, inland near Vicuña, adds a flatwater kayak option, and Playa Chica de La Herradura is an established SUP venue.
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