Bahía Inglesa Beach
Baha Inglesa is a small resort village in northern Chile, bordered on one side by the Atacama desert and on the other by the Pacific Ocean. There are several beaches in the area, but the stretch of beach directly in front of the village is the most well-known - and allegedly one of the most photographed in Chile.
This small beach, known as Playa La Piscina (swimming pool beach), has beautiful white sand punctuated by numerous rock formations that give the beach an enclosed feel. The water is a lovely clear turquoise color that contrasts nicely with the sand. While the sea here is generally calm, it is also known for being on the chilly side.
The small seaside resort becomes somewhat lively during the summer months, and the beach, which is the main attraction, is always busy. This is also the time of year when there will most likely be a lot of jellyfish, so it may not be the best time to visit. Given that it becomes a ghost town in the winter, it is probably best to visit during the shoulder season.
The name, Baha Inglesa, translates as "English Bay," and refers to the 17th century buccaneer Edward Davis, who harassed Spanish shipping in this area.
