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With thousands of kilometers of wave-rich coastline, plenty of great breaks, and a lack of crowds compared to many of the popular surf hangouts around the world, Chile should be your next surfing destination. You can choose the warmer northern spots like Arica and Iquique that are similar to Baja, or the colder southern waters that are less explored but nonetheless boast spectacularly beautiful scenery.
The complete route is more than 1,400 kilometers and it is possible to complete it, round trip, or starting in Santiago and ending in Puerto Varas.
On the coast of the O’Higgins Region, two and a half hours from Santiago, a forgotten town saw how a few years ago its beach was elevated to the category of paradise by lovers of water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing. surf. These sports knew how to insert themselves appropriately, without altering the harmony of this beautiful place.
Matanzas, which used to be a purely agricultural and fishing town; Today, it treasures the waves and the wind as the main capital of its economy to enjoy the Chilean coast.
The surfing paradise: Located in the sixth region, this well-known spot began its history as an “open secret”. Being one of the most constant and perfect left in Chile, it could not remain hidden for too long. Originally you had to get there through a very terrifying dirt road known as “La Cuchilla”, however, today there is a much more accessible path through “La Hacienda” and that is the current road to the new condominium that is still under construction. .
Puertecillo is a long left wave, suitable for both beginners and advanced surfers, being one of the favorites for professionals in times of strong swell.
The capital of surfing and a world reference: Located 126 kilometers southwest of San Fernando, in the Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins Region, the Pichilemu spa is not only recognized for the beauty and tranquility it offers visitors, but also for its also due to the excellent wind and wave conditions, which make it the best place to practice one of the most charismatic water sports that exists: surfing.
From the first moment you touch the water, you must learn, understand and direct your forces to use them with respect. The most amazing thing of all is that you not only survive, but you can also play and have a good time amid the power of the waves and currents.
This area has several spots to slide the waves. The two best known are the Stone of the Church and the Port of Maguillines. One of the benefits of this is that you have different conditions in each wave, which allows different levels, both advanced and beginners, to practice the sport without difficulties.
The main and richest thing about this place is that you can see the sea in all its splendor. Observing how the tides behave and their current changes is essential to get along with the board and the water. For this reason, Constitución is ideal for learning the basics of surfing, so that in the future they can perform in the best way on different beaches.
Land of surfing: On the Maulina coast you can live surfing as an enriching experience and try to master the waves with the adrenaline that only this sport gives you.
In Curanipe you can get to Camping La Ola, in this place they will guide you and help you with issues related to surfing. On this site it is very important to preserve everything related to nature.
A unique beach: Tregualemu beach is located 21 kilometers south of Curanipe, in the Maule Region. It is an extensive beach, approximately one kilometer long, into which the Tregualemu estuary flows, lonely, little known and with strong waves. All this makes it very attractive, especially for those looking to surf or swim in the sea.
The perfect waves of the south: distant beach 20 km. north of Cobquecura. It is the least known by people since to access it you must enter an unmarked dirt road to the tip. Surfers have been enchanted by this place since this area has ideal waves for practicing the board, especially for those who are already experienced. They are fast waves, very strong and they run very orderly. It is a place with a great connection with nature and that is what the owners of Camping Punta Pullay take care of, and their restaurant “Chiringuito”, a familiar, ecological and very cozy place. 100% recommended!
Surf without borders: Beach, countryside, river, vegetation and many, many waves is what characterizes this earthly paradise located 13 kilometers from Cobquecura, a place that invites you to enjoy natural beauty and famous for its sea, especially between the surfers, who visit it in droves.
If you go to this beach, you should not miss visiting Camping Ayekán. It is a closed area with beautiful gardens, surrounded by trees and only 400 meters. of the beach. It has a beautiful view and an attractive and natural environment. You also have the option of going to the Eco Camping los Queltehues, which in addition to being very close to the beach, has direct access to the river, where you can enjoy a kayak ride. Another unique place is Punta Pullay. This mixes disconnection and entertainment through various services such as a Restaurant, an EcoCamping and outdoor activities.
Perfect tubes in distant waters: There is a place that for more than 20 years has opposed its destruction, a place that you will love from the moment you visit it for the first time, both for its green cliffs and for its clean air, solitude, inhabitants and waves.
Located northeast of Valdivia, Mehuin has a rich Mapuche – Lafkenche culture (people who live from the sea) that seeks to promote environmental awareness and thus conserve the nature that surrounds them.
Perfect tubular waves, of more than two meters, attract the attention of surfers from all over the world. This place has incredible potential nationally and globally, since it is very constant throughout the year.
Although Mehuin is a lonely place, there are some very good accommodation options that you can take advantage of visiting if you are around here. Camping Rayen Lafquen and Camping Mississippi are excellent options, cozy and with a pleasant atmosphere, perfect for enjoying this beautiful place!
One of the southernmost waves in the world: One hour from Puerto Montt, the town of Carelmapu has a 10-kilometer beach, where a world-class wave forms, as certified by international surfing experts. Thus, this fishing and very religious town now adds one more reason to put itself on the travelers’ agenda: the southernmost surf club in the country was formed here and more and more surfers hear about its virtues and are motivated to get to know it.
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