Fishing near Vicuña, Coquimbo

Vicuña sits in the Elqui Valley of the Coquimbo Region, deep in the semi-arid Norte Chico. The Río Elqui runs directly through town, and its upper tributaries — along with the Embalse Puclaro reservoir — form the core of the local freshwater fishing scene. Smaller quebradas such as Quebrada Las Canas, Quebrada San Carlos, and Quebrada Del Pangue add further options for anglers willing to explore the valley's side drainages.