Playa Tunquén

Despite being only a day trip from Valparaiso, the beach at Tunquén remains relatively undeveloped and wild, unlike virtually any other in the region. This is a good-sized beach with a length of about 2 kilometers, and even if it did get crowded (which it doesn't), there would be plenty of space to avoid the crowds.

Behind the beach are dunes and a number of homes, all of which rely on solar power because there is no mains electricity here. This is a very exclusive enclave, with politicians and well-known artists among its residents. To the north of the beach is the mouth of the Estero Casablanca, which flows through a vast area of wetlands and is a haven for bird life and rare plants.

Playa Tunquén is a popular surfing and fishing spot. If you intend to travel to Chile for swimming, fishing, diving and sunbathing, Playa Tunquén is an appropriate destination.