Camping Río Mágico
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Add your business details- In an area of spectacular scenery surrounded by mountains
- First-rate stargazing setting among clear and dark skies
- Playground, picnic areas and barbecue area
Camping Río Mágico is in an area of spectacular scenery surrounded by mountains, in the Elqui Valley on the Andes mountain range. Its Cochiguaz location is a first-rate stargazing setting, among some of the clearest, darkest skies on earth.
Among the stunning local landscapes is Río Mágico lake with its natural pools surrounded by mountains. The area is a designated Dark Sky Sanctuary, one of the most rare dark places left on the planet.
The comfortable and modern facilities in this rural setting include a playground, picnic areas, a washing-up area, toilets and showers.
Barbecues are permitted in the designated area.
Campground type
70
70
70Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Camping Río Mágico
Km 11 Camino Unico
Cochiguaz
Pisco Elqui
Elqui
Chile
0
Directions Timezone
America/Santiago -0400 (GMT-04:00)
GPS
-30.14286°N
-70.40729°W
Route directions
From La Serena, take route CH-41 up to kilometre-marker 100.
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
Many traces and ruins of ancient tribes living here centuries ago are in the area, such as the Guanaco Stone a huge rock carved with petroglyphs dating back to Inca, Diaguita and El Molle ancient times.
Choose among the many tours available to visit the surrounding natural reserve or go hiking around the local mountains.
Stargazing is one of the most popular activities in this area. The Alfa Aldea observatory offers small, personalised astronomical tours in English or Spanish, and you can also visit Mamalluca Observatory, 9km northeast of Vicuña and one of the most popular attractions in the area. At higher altitudes of 2,200 metres is the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory.
For a taste of local drinks, visit Pisquera Aba, a family-run pisquera in business for almost a century and with info on the local pisco production. If you prefer beer, take a tour around Cervecería Guayacan.
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- Does Camping Río Mágico have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping Río Mágico dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping Río Mágico? Many traces and ruins of ancient tribes living here centuries ago are in the area, such as the Guanaco Stone a huge rock carved with petroglyphs dating back to Inca, Diaguita and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping Río Mágico?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Depart by: 4 p.m.