Playa Chinchorro
A long sandy beach north of the city with a seaside promenade, restaurants, and hotels. It is ideal for walking, cycling, and watching the sunset.
Playa Chinchorro lies on the north side of the city. The beach is about 2 km long and is named after the culture that produced the Chinchorro mummies. The seafront avenue has a bike lane, restaurants, and bars, and it is where locals stroll in the evening. The waves are fairly large and there are rip currents, so swim only within the lifeguards' flagged area. There are many hotels nearby, making it a good place to stay.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of San Marcos
- Former Customs House of Arica
- Museo de Sitio Colón 10
- Morro de Arica
- Península del Alacrán
- Playa El Laucho
- Playa La Lisera
- Azapa Valley Geoglyphs