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Playa El Faro, La Serena

3.0
#8 of 10 in Parks in La Serena
Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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4.2
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  • By Jnanayog
    Whether it be early morning, mid-day or sunset, the sound, the smell the enchanting Pacific Ocean, what a Gift to our sensory means, never to be taken for granted. This beach stretches north to south....  more »
  • By Teresa H
    A beach that is near a city can be busy and dirty but not this one. Surprisingly clean and busy with activity.  more »
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  • By Delyna Reil
    The renovations are coming a long and you can walk up onto the front. Beautiful piece of history.
  • By Bruce Gayle
    Clean beach. Pleasant. Seemed friendly. Not deep water. Apparently subject to RIP currents at times according to signs. Water was cold on December 24. Same water everywhere; takes getting used to. Bring a towel and lie awhile...
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