Name: Centro Astronomico Alfa Aldea
Address: Parce 17, La, La Vinita, Vicuña, Región de Coquimbo, Chile, Vicuna, Vicuna, Vicuna, 1770000, Chile
Rating: 9

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We had a brilliant stay in Alfa - the accommodation is in a beautiful setting in the middle of a quiet vineyard with incredible views. The on site pool, Astro observatory and hammocks mean there’s something for everybody and the rooms are lovely with en suites with decent showers, plenty of space with tvs and kettles too if needed. 

Breakfast was great with fresh fruit, bread and cheese platter. We also had eggs made on request for no extra cost. 

The staff were really welcoming, clearly cared about guests and interested in people. I think that you would be happy and have fun staying there whether a couple, a family or a group travelling. Really relaxed vibes. 

Astro tour was also brilliant, added wine and soup when it got cold was a bonus! Sebastian was really knowledgeable and managed the group really well with plenty of time observing. Came away feeling we had learnt and seen new things in a really inclusive environment - translating from Spanish to English as well which was really appreciated.

Beautiful spot!

We were staying in Vicuna away from Alfa Aldea and wanted to visit just for the astronomic tour. We had a rental car and the location we parked it in town was really good and we didn't want to move it. We called Alfa Aldea and they offered to come pick us up! The tour was given in English and Spanish and came with a healthy glass of wine as well as some small appetizers during the star gazing. It was a clear night  with good clarity though there was a lot of light pollution from the town of Vicuna. Overall the experience was amazing. The owner even woke up to take us back to our hostal at the end of the tour! So very nice!

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This is a lovely base to enjoy the wonderful night skies.  It is clean, comfortable and a good place to relax, surrounded by vineyards and with a pool to cool off in during the day.  The staff were friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the evening astronomical experience (extra cost).  It is an easy 20 minute walk into town. 

Clear skies and peace and quiet!

I went to Alfa Aldea with my family. We were in the house for 4 people: Bedrooms with some isues... We were not able to take a good shower because the water was very hot or very cold, impossible to regulate this. Very very poor breakfast. The garden is all a big vineyard...
About the astronomic tour... poor and boring for children. They need to improve many things.
Pool is good, silence is good, the cat Negra and the dog Luna very nice. 
This is near from Vicuña where you can find very good restorands.

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We went to the Centro Astronomico for watching the stars - unfortunately, the sky was cloudy. The owner lady was very friendly, nice and helpful. The place is very nice located, in the middle of vineyards. The town is nearby, but it is more comfortable if you have got a car. The rooms are very simple. Our room was clean, but very small. The biggest problem: it was very cold outside and the small heater did not make the room warm enough. The door and the window were not tight. The breakfast was OK, just the instant coffee was no good. There is a pool, but we have winter. I suppose, in summer the place must be winderful. Well, if the sky is clear, the most importent thing would be the star watching - and we heard from another people, this is a great pleace for this.

In Summer it wouldbe wonderful

We had been up Elqui valley for the day and had been recomended by friends to call in here and visit the Alfa Aldea Astronomico for an evening of star gazing, it turned out much more than that, the enthusiasim from the people presenting the evening is infectous and we learnt a lot about our planets and stars and the galaxy we call home the evening sky was as clear as you could want unfortunately the Saturn wasn't quite in the right position ( a month to late ) for us but we got to see a couple of other planets, all in all a great evening.

End to a great Day

My husband and I usually travel fairly upscale.  This was a departure for us and we're very glad we tried something different.  The rooms here are primarily for people who come to see the astronomical show and look through the telescopes.  

We were there 4 nights.  There were other guests on the weekend, but not on the week days.  When we were being shown to our room, we heard bleating and then 2 sheep ran by with a little boy chasing them.  It was an adorable surprise. :-)  

I reserved a room for 4, even though it was just the 2 of us.  Our room had 2 twin beds, a double bed, a night stand and a college dorm room sized refrigerator, plus of course a bathroom.  They asked if we wanted towels and then they provided them.  They do not provide the standard soap, shampoo and conditioner products.  There was not maid service in the room during our stay.  The room is very basic, clean and comfortable and we slept well.  They have a swimming pool.

Breakfast is provided including eggs made to order.  This hotel is very near town, but outside of town and requires a car.  There is no restaurant, so a car is needed to drive into town for any meals other than breakfast.  The hotel is in a vineyard and the setting is stunning with grape vines and hills all around.  

The owner and staff are the nicest most thoughtful people you could ever meet.  Their goal is to share a love of astronomy with anyone who is interested.  They even go to other communities with their telescopes to show children and families the stars.

The astronomical show at night is very good.  It's an extra cost.  It includes local wine and goat cheese.  There is a movie and a talk and then they show you various celestial phenomena through telescopes.

We felt like family and loved our stay here.  Every morning when I woke up, I couldn't believe how good I felt and how happy I was.  I'd stay there again in a heart beat.

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