You will get to know this surprising geological sanctuary and smuggling port in the colony that stands out for its numerous geological formations and that teaches the evolution of the continent's coast since the Quaternary

We will ascend the Buenos Aires slope where in ancient times families and groups of bandits and rustlers lived, descendants of indigenous fishermen and pirates who assaulted the shops in the colony, being highly feared by the authorities of the time.

We will arrive at the Quebrada de Los Choros and learn about the native flora and fauna of cacti and semi-arid flora together with the fauna of guanacos, foxes and birds of this beautiful basin and underground river to later visit the picturesque mud and totora houses of this town considered one of the oldest in Chile that was also the conquest camp of Pedro de Valdivia

We will arrive at this fishing village located at the tip of the continent in front of the Gaviotas, Choros and Damas Islands. From its Cove we will begin the navigation to the Islands of the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve

After setting sail from Punta de Choros, sailing and exploring the varied geography and marine fauna of Choros Island (1 hour) and spotting its beautiful and varied seabirds, Humboldt penguins, sea lions and sea otters, we will head to Damas Island (descent not confirmed by the presence of avian flu) where you can appreciate its beautiful landscapes of beaches, cacti and flowers as well as its different formations and geographical units where the amazing human and animal figures that appear on the rocks stand out (45 minutes of navigation). In low season the descent on Damas Island is from Thursday to Sunday for 1 hour.

We will have lunch in a restaurant specializing in fish and seafood, a menu based on different options for starters, background and dessert with a soft drink included.

We return to La Serena to the passenger accommodations