Playa Brava
A long beach south of Cavancha. The surf is too strong for swimming, but it's good for sunbathing, watching paragliders land and enjoying sunsets, with Cerro Dragón behind it.
'Brava' means 'wild' in Spanish. The beach faces the Pacific, with strong waves and currents, and swimming is often prohibited or discouraged. However, the sand is wide and it is less crowded than Cavancha, so locals come here to sunbathe, play soccer and fly kites. Many tandem paragliding flights land here, and behind the beach you can see the Cerro Dragón dunes and the city's high-rises. Along the shore there are bike paths and restaurants, and you can walk or cycle from Cavancha along the coastal avenue. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa Cavancha
- Cerro Dragón
- Palacio Astoreca
- Museo Regional de Iquique
- Teatro Municipal de Iquique
- Plaza Prat & Torre Reloj
- Paseo Baquedano
- Casino Español