The beaches, the coastal area of the Atacama Region (Chile)

Introduction:

The Atacama Region is noted for its large number of beaches and bays that are excellent for summer vacations. Caldera, Bahía Inglesa, Puerto Viejo, Barranquilla and Huasco are the best known places. But there are also a number of lonely, wild beaches with inexpressible solitude. These places invite you to observe the marine or coastal fauna. Especially in the Pan de Azúcar sector (National Park) you can observe sea lions, penguins and a great diversity of birds.
As the Atacama Region is part of the Atacama Desert, the climate is quite pleasant and the sun accompanies us almost all year round. Only in the mornings is known the phenomenon of camanchaca, a dense fog that usually disappears between 10 to 12 hours in the morning.

Start here from Huasco to Pan de Azúcar

The water temperatures on the coast of the Atacama Region in summer are between 17°C and 20°C. Between October and the end of March, perhaps until the whole month of April you can enjoy the warmth and sunshine on the beautiful beaches of the Region. But winter also has some pleasant days for the beach.
Restaurants exist in Chañaral, Caldera, Bahía Inglesa and Huasco. In many small fishing villages, fish are offered in small restaurants that only operate in the summer.

The countless number of beaches along the Atacama coast does not allow for surveillance in all sectors. Some beaches do not have lifeguards etc.