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Cruz del Tercer Milenio

A cross between a holy pilgrimage site and theme park, this whopping 93m-high concrete cross can be clearly seen from La Serena’s beaches and makes for an outstanding lookout. The cross contains a museum (largely devoted to the late Pope John Paul II), prayer rooms and an elevator ride to the top. Mass is held every Sunday at 4:30pm (4pm in the winter).

You can enter the church for free.

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Must-see attractions

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