5 Best Places to Shop in El Norte Chico, Chile

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We've compiled the best of the best in El Norte Chico - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Mercado La Recova

Fodor's choice

On the corner of Cienfuegos and Cantournet, this modern market housed in a pleasant neoclassical building sells dried fruits, handicrafts, and lapis lazuli jewelry. The Diaguita-style ceramics and the trinkets made from combarbalita, the locally mined marblelike rock, are particularly stunning. Don't forget to pick up some of the region's famous papayas, goat cheese, olive oil, and copao (a native fruit born from cacti).

Casa de la Cultura

The Casa de la Cultura has crafts workshops and a gallery displaying works by local artists.

Fruit Market

On Friday locals pack the normally tranquil Plaza Juan Godoy for its produce market. This is a great way to experience Copiapó life as the locals do, and also where you can snag some excellent deals.

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Frutos de Elqui

Fresh fruit marmalade, jam, and preserves are sold at Frutos del Elqui, just off the town's main plaza. It's been a local institution for over 18 years.

Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, Pisco Elqui, 1760000, Chile
9-9011–9192

Mall Plaza La Serena

This sprawling, modern, 70-store mall is home to coffee and wine shops, international brands, and two movie theaters.

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