Villaseca - Vicuna

This village is home to a one-of-a-kind restaurant that specializes in solar kitchen cooking, offering patrons a stunning view of the valley. Due to the time-consuming nature of this cooking method, it is essential to make reservations well in advance.

This unique restaurant in the village is known for its solar cuisine and offers stunning views of the valley. Reservations are highly recommended as the cooking process is time-consuming.

Visiting the Elqui Valley in Vicuña without trying the goat cooked in solar ovens in Villaseca would be a missed opportunity. Several restaurants in the region started offering solar cuisine in the late 1980s, taking advantage of the ideal climate for this cooking method. The restaurant located above the village serves a menu for 5,000 pesos (€9) that includes a snack, main dish, and dessert, all cooked in the solar ovens on their terrace. Don't miss the chance to taste dishes where everything from rice to bread is baked under the sun.

Visiting the Elqui Valley in Vicuña would not be complete without stopping by the nearby village of Villaeca to try the goat cooked in the oven... under the sun! Several restaurants in the region started offering this unique solar cuisine in the late 80s, taking advantage of the ideal conditions for it. The restaurant in Villaeca offers a meal for up to 5,000 pesos, including a snack, main dish, and dessert, with the guarantee that it is cooked to perfection.