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Elqui Valley products
01-04-2019
It is located in the Coquimbo region, Elqui Valley represents a fertile and picturesque area, its green landscapes are irrefutable those of the city, the locals are characterized as working people in the agricultural area, making it irresistible the temptation to bring a house that occurs.
Its water resource is largely from the Puclaro reservoir, in addition to the long seasons of sun that make in this place, the appropriate scene for the fruits production, vegetables and especially the cultivation of grapes for pisco .
The climate is esteparic, with abundant clouds on the coast and the great atmospheric sequence and the clean skies towards the interior; while in the mountain range the temperatures are lower due to the altitude.
The characteristics are related to the practice of aquiponia, which combines aquaculture and hydroponics in the same system, where aquatic organisms and plants benefit each other, all this is based on the technology of water recirculation, and reuse this precious water resource again and again. What is sought is the use of water to meet the demand of all the crops they require.
This is how Elqui Valley, is one of the northernmost sites visited by tourists from around the world, in terms of wines, the production of Syrah and Camenére. Pisco companies often take a tour of their facilities.
Also, in this beautiful place, it is possible to visit those dedicated to the manufacture of jams, preserves, fruit syrups, garlic paste, among others. The raw material is correctly, mostly small of the area, all packed exclusively in glass jars; Being the famous papayas in syrup, the most sought after by visitors.
Definitely a charming place, perfect for lovers of nature and tranquility, location and purity of the climate has been built Mamalluca observatory, open to the public since 1998 with guided tours, thus encouraging astronomical tourism.