On the edge of two distinct and diverse worlds, the seaside city of Coquimbo and nearby La Serena lie sandwiched between Chile’s fertile central valley and the arid Atacama Desert—and they’re everything you could wish for from a day in port. A short drive from port is the country’s second-oldest city, La Serena. This colonial city is a popular summer holiday destination for Chileans, and it’s easy to see why with a tour along Avienda del Mar. Not one, not two, but twelve golden beaches stretch along the city’s coast, perfect for sport fishing or simply soaking up the sun.