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Playa Chica de Papudo

Beach in Papudo, on Chile's Central Coast.

Approved for swimmingCalm wavesLifeguards in seasonRestaurants nearby

Town beach next to Papudo's fishing cove. It is the only one in the municipality approved for swimming, with 2 lifeguard stations in 2024/25. Next to the cove there are seafood stalls and shops.

Ideal for

families, kids, swimming

Getting there

Central Papudo, next to the fishermen's cove (Av. Irarrázaval).

Dogs

Banned on the beach and in swimming areas (Papudo waterfront bylaw, 2025)

Services

Lifeguards in season, Restaurants nearby

Swimming classification: 2024/25 – Harbor Master C.P. PPD Ord. No. 12250/1 Vrs. (10-30-2024); 2025/26 listings (Playas Chile app, Dec 2025/Jan 2026) keep it as approved. Sources: prontus.directemar.cl · encancha.cl · pudahuel.cl