Saturday · Zapallar
Zapallar Beach
One of the two beaches on this stretch classified as approved for swimming (DIRECTEMAR 2024/25). Calm sea and lifeguards in season.
Seaside promenade
Walk the promenade and its trails between the beach and the fishing cove.
Lunch on the beach
Restaurant César, on the sand for more than 90 years, or El Chiringuito at the fishing cove.
Parque El Boldo
Native forest with trails and viewpoints. Book ahead; limited spots.
Night
Stay at Hotel Isla Seca, Casa Zapallar or Casa Wilson.
Sunday · Cachagua
Penguin Island
You can see the Natural Monument from the shore. Landing is not allowed; to see it up close, take a boat trip with Turismo Mar y Tierra. More in the island guide.
Coffee
Emporio Don Matías in Cachagua.
Seafood lunch
Head back early
On Sunday afternoon traffic builds up toward Santiago; leaving before 4 pm helps.
Rules worth knowing
- In Zapallar and Cachagua, pets, coolers and speakers are banned on the beach. Check the beach rules.
- Paid parking at beaches and on streets since 2026.
Times are a suggestion. Confirm hours and bookings directly with each place; listings marked as informational have not yet been visited by our team.
Take your appetite to a restaurant, not a picnic to the beach: in Zapallar coolers and picnics are banned on the waterfront.
Guide reviewed by the VivExplora team · October 2026