La Herradura is a fishermen's cove located in the commune of Coquimbo, in the Coquimbo Region of Chile.
During pre-Hispanic times, the cove was used by the local inhabitants as a natural port for commercial and fishing activities.
Later, during the colonial era, La Herradura became an important port for the export of agricultural products and minerals from the area.
In the 19th century, during the War of the Pacific, the cove was the scene of important confrontations between the Chilean and Peruvian forces.
Today, La Herradura is an important tourist and fishing center in the region, and is known for its wide range of restaurants and for the beauty of its beaches and natural landscapes.
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