Local favourite beach · Valparaiso Region, Chile

Punta O'Higgins

Punta O'Higgins is a beach in Valparaiso Region, Chile.

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Punta O'Higgins: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Punta O'Higgins

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Punta O'Higgins: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Punta O'Higgins — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -33.68243, -78.93708. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Punta O'Higgins?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Punta O'Higgins?

    Nearby: Santa Clara Island (river spot, 3 km), Robinson Crusoe Island (river spot, 10 km), Cerro El Yunque (viewpoint, 11 km), Playa Arenal (beach, 1 km), Islote Villagra (river spot, 6 km), Robinson Crusoe's Cave (cave, 13 km).