La Cruz del Tercer Milenio (the Cross of the Third Millennium)

The monument is a cross erected as a symbol of Catholic Jubilee in 2000, on the highest hill in the city. The inhabitants of the city donated cement for the construction of the 103 meter structure, the tallest monument in South America. The structure has three levels. The first is an area of worship with a large chapel, museum and a photography exhibition, which shows the construction of the monument. The second level consists of a square with ten columns representing the Ten Commandments, along with a replica of Michelangelo's Pieta. The top floor has observation decks between twenty and seventy meter high, making it one of the best places to watch the bay.

Mohammed VI Cultural Center"

It is a scale replica of the Koutoubia Mosque in Morocco. It was built with stone, marble gray, white and pink masonry; it is a 36 meter tower. It includes mosque features such as, prayer rooms, a library and a museum. Free admission. Located on Los Granados 500, Villa Parent. Phone: (051) -310 440.

How Much Do We Love This Place?

The Good

• Beautiful beaches
• Great nightlife during summer
• Close to Elqui Valley

The Bad

• Summer vacation destination, outside summer can be boring
• Crowded in the summer

Somewhere Special To Stay

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Club La Serena	113 USD
Hotel de la Bahia	143 USD