An observatory capped by a white ball stands on the summit of this rocky behemoth. Admire the vista of the town, the bay and the nearby islands.

Decorating this picturesque strand are volcanic rocks that resemble contemporary art structures or a lunar surface. Go snorkeling along the reef.

Choose between old-fashioned camels and roaring four-wheel drives to explore the dry and bumpy trails of a rocky desert that is bordered by the beach.

An enormous whale skeleton on the town square marks the entrance to this fascinating museum, where you’ll learn of indigenous groups, piracy and Spanish colonialism.

The martyr and missionary Nicolás Tamaral built this church in the 1700s. Admire its pink façade and stone bell tower.

Attend festivals near the gazebo, study the museum displays and appreciate the views of the hilly surroundings from a historic plaza named for an inspiring teacher.