Local favourite beach · Coquimbo Region, Chile

Punta El Tabaco

Punta El Tabaco is a beach in Coquimbo Region, Chile.

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Punta El Tabaco: 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 El Tabaco

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 El Tabaco: tips

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

How to reach Punta El Tabaco — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -30.98745, -71.65170. 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 El Tabaco?

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

    What are the places to visit near Punta El Tabaco?

    Nearby: Parque Nacional Bosque de Fray Jorge (sanctuary, 35 km), Iglesia San Antonio de Barraza (church, 50 km), Río Limarí (sanctuary, 36 km), Cuesta de los Mantos (viewpoint, 44 km), Embalse Santa Rosa (lake, 54 km), Embalse Los Cerrillos (lake, 57 km).