Camping Petrohue

The Elqui Valley (added by manager 07 Oct 2016)

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  • In the beautiful Elqui Valley, ideal for stargazing
  • Pool and picnic area
  • Near Vicuña and its famous observatories
Located in the beautiful Elqui Valley, is the perfect base for enjoying the region's famous vineyards, interesting historic towns and sandy beaches. The valley is a superb destination for stargazing enthusiasts and home to many observatories and a popular destination for climbing, hiking and mountain biking. The campsite offers all the facilities you may need for an enjoyable stay, such as toilet blocks with free hot showers, washing-up corner and a picnic area and a spacious play area. To escape the summer heat, have a dip in the swimming pool and enjoy the great views of the mountains. Moreover, you can also head to the local beautiful sandy beaches, such as the famous La Herradura and Punta Choros.

Campground type

Camper sites 1
RV sites 5
Tent sites 25
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Spanish

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Petrohue

Ruta 41

Parcela 38

1-2 B

Sector El Hinojal

La Serena

Elqui

Chile

0

Directions

Timezone

America/Santiago -0300 (GMT-03:00)

GPS

-29.97861°N
-71.08328°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Explore the beautiful Elqui Valley, with its gorgeous landscapes, vineyards ad small historic towns like Vicuña, birthplace of the Nobel-winner poet Gabriela Mistral. Visit the museum dedicated to Mistral to learn more about her life and works and take part in a guided tour of the famous city's observatories, such as Cancana, El Pangue, Mamalluca. This region has always been famous for stargazing, with the Elqui Valley being the world’s first International Dark Sky Sanctuary; therefore, after nightfall, you will enjoy a spectacular view of the stars. Relax and chill out under the warm sun in the beautiful local beaches, such as Punta Choros, Totoralillo, La Herradura, La Serena , Los Guanaqueros, and Tongoy. If you feel active, there is plenty of activities for you to enjoy and explore the area: go cycling in the many routes available, mountain biking, hiking, trekking and horse riding. You can also enjoy amazing views of the Puclaro dam, a beautiful artificial lake created by a dam on the Elqui River.

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  • Does Camping Petrohue have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
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  • What attractions are near Camping Petrohue? Explore the beautiful Elqui Valley, with its gorgeous landscapes, vineyards ad small historic towns like Vicuña, birthplace of the Nobel-winner poet Gabriela Mistral. Visit the museum dedicated to Mistral to learn more … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Petrohue?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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