Where is it?
Santiago ⇄ Chañaral de Aceituno: 600 km (7hrs)
La Serena ⇄ Chañaral de Aceituno: 140 km (1.45hrs)
How to get there from Santiago?
There are several bus companies offering transport to La Serena, leaving every 15 minutes on average. There are also overnight bus services available. You can book buses online through the platform: www.recorrido.cl
There are also regular flights from Santiago to La Serena, which has its own airport.
How can I get there from La Serena?
Buses leave every day towards Punta de Choros/ Chañaral de Aceituno and cost approximately 5.000 CLP. The departure times are:
– 9.00am La Serena – Punta de Choros from Francisco de Aguirra 340 (opposite Panaderia Los Griegos) / intersection with Matta street (5.000 CLP approx)
– 15.30pm Punta de Choros – La Serena
Bookings can be made by contacting (in Spanish!): Héctor Moyano +56 9 94589922
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