The Cruz del Tercer Milenio (2000) stands on Cerro El Vigia in Coquimbo, Chile. The Barrio Ingles below the cross dates from the 19th century when British interests were active here.

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Viña Tabalí is a leading producer of wines in the Valle de Limari near Ovalle south of Coquimbo, Chile.

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Numerous petroglyphs have been found at an ancient Molle ceremonial site called El Santuario (AD 300-800) in the Valle del Encanto south of Coquimbo, Chile.

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This rock carving in the Valle del Encanto south of Coquimbo, Chile, dates from the Molle culture (AD 300-800). The head with its large headdress may represent a tribal leader.

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The holes in the Piedra de la Constelacion in the Valle del Encanto south of Coquimbo, Chile, were used as mortars by the Molle people (AD 300-800) to grind a red pigment used to paint rocks and human bodies during sacred rituals.

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