La Higuera
This tiny commune in Chile's Coquimbo Region where two major observatories — Las Campanas and La Silla — operate in the mountain terrain inland, while the Pacific coast at Punta de Choros hosts bottlenose dolphins and beaches. The offshore islands of Choros and Damas form part of the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve, administered by CONAF, making the commune a place where both astronomical and wildlife interests converge.
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- Population119
- Nearest water from center 2.3 km1.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.3 km2.7 mi
Nearest airports
La Higuera: quick answers
Where is La Higuera?
La Higuera is in Chile, about 45 km28 miles in a straight line from La Serena.
How do you get to La Higuera?
The nearest airport is La Serena-Coquimbo (LSC), about 1 hr 9 min away by road.
What's the weather like in La Higuera?
The warmest month is February, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 13°C55°F. The wettest month is June, with about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)