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Historic neighborhood · La Serena, Coquimbo
Barrio Inglés de Coquimbo
Neighborhood of 19th-century English-style mansions in downtown Coquimbo, around Plaza Vicuña Mackenna and facing the bay, with cultural centers, cafés, bars and restaurants.
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About Barrio Inglés de Coquimbo
The Barrio Inglés is the old core of Coquimbo, next to the port and facing the bay. From the 19th century, the presence of British merchants in the port left English-style wooden houses with balconies and colorful facades, which still make up the neighborhood.
The center of the neighborhood is Plaza Vicuña Mackenna. Around it and on nearby streets are the Casa de la Cultura, the Casa de las Artes and the Centro Cultural Palace, alongside cafés, studios and craft shops. The area lies within the historic conservation zone of downtown Coquimbo.
A few blocks away are the port waterfront and the port terminal. Above them, about one kilometer up, Cerro El Vigía is topped by the Cruz del Tercer Milenio.
At night, the old houses host pubs and nightclubs, and the neighborhood concentrates Coquimbo's nightlife, especially from Thursday to Saturday.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours, including the port waterfront.
Best time
In the late afternoon, to combine the stroll with dinner or a bar in the neighborhood. During the day, it pairs well with a visit to the cross and the fish market.
How to get there
It is in downtown Coquimbo, about 14 km from La Serena. City buses and shared taxis serve the route; by car there is parking near the port.
Tip
Walk first around Plaza Vicuña Mackenna and the streets of the old houses during the day to see the facades, and return at night to dine or listen to music.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Barrio Inglés de Coquimbo
Why is the neighborhood called Barrio Inglés?
Because of the English-style houses built from the 19th century, linked to the presence of British merchants at the port of Coquimbo.
Is the Barrio Inglés good for going out at night?
Yes, it's Coquimbo's neighborhood of pubs, bars and restaurants, busier from Thursday to Saturday.
What is there to see near the Barrio Inglés?
The port promenade, Coquimbo's Plaza de Armas and the Cruz del Tercer Milenio, on the hill above.