Elqui
Elqui is a name used for several related places in northern Chile, including the Elqui River, the Elqui Valley, and the Elqui Province in the Coquimbo Region. The valley lies between the coastal range and the Andean foothills and is irrigated by the Elqui River, which rises in the Andes and flows north to the Pacific Ocean near La Serena. The region is known for its dry, sunny climate and for vineyards and pisco production.
Elqui Province is one of four provinces in the Coquimbo Region. It comprises the communes of Andacollo,
Economy and culture in the Elqui area emphasize viticulture and tourism. The valley is noted for pisco
Notable people and heritage are tied to the capital, Vicuña, a center of culture in the valley.