Elqui Valley · Chile · Coquimbo Region

Stargazing
with Loreto

by Collasuyo Astronómico

Astronomy · Nature · Well-being

Private experiences inspired by the night sky.

Intimate evenings in the Elqui Valley — where the sky becomes the setting and every moment of stillness, wonder and connection becomes the journey.

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Villaseca, Vicuña · Elqui Valley, Chile

"An evening I will never forget."

Certified Astrotourism Guide
Intimate Private Experiences
Astronomy · Nature · Well-being
Wide Open Sky · Milky Way Year-Round
Memories That Last a Lifetime

Look up.
Slow down. Reconnect.

Every experience offered by Stargazing with Loreto is inspired by the relationship between Astronomy, Nature and Well-being — three elements that are never truly separate beneath an open sky.

You are not simply here to observe the stars.
You are here to experience the night — with all your senses, in complete stillness, in one of the most extraordinary natural settings on earth.

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Astronomy

The southern sky is one of the world's most extraordinary natural spectacles. Loreto brings it closer — through story, science and silence — making the invisible visible.

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Nature

Each journey begins before the stars appear. The Elqui Valley at dusk — its scents, its silence, its mountains turning gold — is as much a part of the experience as the night sky itself.

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Well-being

There is something deeply restorative about standing beneath an open sky in complete stillness. Every evening is designed to slow you down, reconnect you with the present, and leave you changed.

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Inspired by the Night Sky

Located in the Coquimbo Region, the Elqui Valley offers one of the world's clearest skies. The southern celestial sphere — Magellanic Clouds, the South Celestial Pole, the arc of the Milky Way — becomes the backdrop for every meaningful moment.

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Difficulty

Easy to moderate

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Best Season

Year-round · Moon below 25%

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Minimum Age

14 years old

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Meeting Point

Navarino 241, Villaseca

Three collections.
One night sky.

Each collection is inspired by a different dimension of the night — astronomy, nature and well-being. Every experience is private, intimate and designed to leave a lasting impression.

Collection I

Stargazing Experiences

Four evening journeys of increasing depth and intimacy — from a first encounter with the southern sky to a complete night of astronomy, culture and well-being beneath the clearest skies of the Elqui Valley.

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Stargazing Collection · I

Express

A first encounter with the southern sky

1.5 hours
👥 2 – 10 people
🥾 Easy

$18,000

CLP / person · ≈ USD 19

  • Trekking poles provided
  • Astronomical binoculars
  • Solar System + deep sky objects
  • Group astrophotography
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Stargazing Collection · II

Relaxed

More time, more sky, more meaningful moments

2.5 hours
👥 1 – 8 people
🥾 Easy

$37,000

CLP / person · ≈ USD 39

  • Trekking poles + binoculars
  • Southern sky interpretation
  • Outdoor chairs
  • Warm infusion under the stars
  • Personalized astrophotography
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✦ Most Intimate

Stargazing Collection · IV · Fully Private

Wellness

Astronomy, well-being and sound healing beneath the stars

5 hours
👥 1 – 4 people
🔒 100% private

$75,000

CLP / person · ≈ USD 78

  • Andean gratitude ritual at sunset
  • Mindful evening walk beneath the stars
  • Tibetan bowl sound healing session
  • Contemplative sky observation
  • Warm infusion, snack + astrophotographies
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All prices in Chilean Pesos (CLP). USD reference shown at current rate. All journeys include full equipment. Private experiences available year-round.

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Collection II

Nature Experiences

Immersive journeys into the natural landscape of the Elqui Valley — designed for those who want to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with the rhythms of nature beneath the Andean sky.

Coming Soon

New nature experiences are currently being thoughtfully designed.
Sunset Walk · Sky & Landscape Journey

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Collection III

Well-being Experiences

Gentle, contemplative experiences designed for presence, stillness and personal renewal — inspired by the natural world and the quiet of the night sky.

Available

First Light

Sunrise Contemplation Experience

A peaceful walk before dawn to welcome the first light of the day. Designed for contemplation, presence and quiet connection with nature — a gentle, meaningful beginning to the morning beneath the mountains of the Elqui Valley.

🌅 Before dawn

👥 1 – 4 people · Fully private

🏔 Elqui Valley landscape

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In Development

More well-being experiences
are being thoughtfully designed.

Mindful Evening · Moonlight Immersion

Visible in the southern sky

Milky Way Magellanic Clouds Southern Constellations Star Clusters Nebulae Solar System Objects
Astrophotography under the Milky Way

"Look up. Slow down. Reconnect."

Inspired by the Night Sky · Elqui Valley

Your portrait
beneath the Milky Way.

No crowds. No rushing. A quiet, intimate session in a natural setting — open skies, silence, long-exposure portraits beneath the Milky Way. A meaningful memory delivered as a professional photograph. RAW files included.

Individual & Couples

3 professional images · Multiple locations · Guided night walk · RAW files included

↑ Upgrade to 5 photos for $45,000 CLP

$38,000 CLP / person

Small Groups (3–8 people)

3 professional images · Multiple locations · Guided night walk · RAW files included

$35,000 CLP / person

⚠ Best results on moonless nights or when lunar illumination is below 25%

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Loreto, your guide

"Every evening is an invitation to slow down and look up."

Loreto

Stargazing with Loreto · by Collasuyo Astronómico

Loreto was born and raised in Chile's Elqui Valley, where the mountains, crystal-clear skies and local traditions shaped her lifelong connection with nature.

For nearly a decade, she has been creating meaningful outdoor experiences that bring together astronomy, local heritage and well-being in a natural and authentic way. Her approach goes beyond interpreting the night sky — every experience is thoughtfully designed to help guests slow down, reconnect with nature and discover the universe through moments of wonder, presence and genuine human connection.

As the founder of Collasuyo Astronómico, Loreto combines deep local knowledge with a passion for creating elegant, intimate and memorable experiences inspired by one of the world's clearest skies.

Certified astrotourism professional
Andean cosmology & local heritage
Well-being & mindful practices
Astrophotography specialist
Born & raised in Villaseca, Elqui Valley

Villaseca,
Elqui Valley

Villaseca sits inside the Los Loros ravine, 5 km southeast of Vicuña — surrounded by the Andes, held in silence, and covered by a sky that has been revered for thousands of years. This is where every experience begins.

Located in the Coquimbo Region, Elqui Valley dark sky zone
Accessible from La Serena or Vicuña year-round
Rural accommodations available in the village
Pickup from Vicuña hotel available on request
Villaseca Elqui Valley

Begin your evening

Every night
is unrepeatable.

Look up · Slow down · Reconnect · Inspired by the Night Sky