Pichidangui beach
Pichidangui Beach, surrounded by picturesque hills, lush gardens and olive groves, is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean, in the resort of the same name in Choapa Province. There is no air or water pollution in this region, which is why ecotourism is particularly popular here.
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Beach description
Pichidangui is covered in clean white sand, perfect for barefoot walking. The descent is smooth and the sea bottom is sandy, but it gets windy quite often during the season, and the high waves can become an obstacle for swimmers. Some parts of the sea bottom are covered in dangerous stones.
Pichidangui is perfect to come to in-between seasons, when there are no tourist crowds here and the water is calm. It does get crowded during high season. Young tourists who are fond of extreme water sports often flock here. Chileans from different parts of the country also can be frequently encountered here. Few people come with children.
Pichidangui has a well-developed infrastructure. Showers, toilets, rental stores and stations where you can rent kitesurfing, windsurfing, sup surfing, parasailing and bodyboarding equipment all operate here.
When is it better to go
The beach season in Chile begins in October and ends in March. Do not forget that the Peruvian current (Humboldt Current) prevents a full beach holiday, as it carries cold streams from Antarctica along the coastline of South America.
Video: Beach Pichidangui
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Where to stop
Pichidangui isn't a fashionable resort, but there are several accomodation options. The most popular are hostels, hotels and camping sites on the coast.
Where to eat
Pichidangui has several small restaurants, cafes and bars with great food. You can order tasty, nutritious and quite cheap meals of regional and Spanish cuisine. If you live in an apartment or a guest house, it's better to buy groceries in a supermarket or at a market and cook them yourselves.
What to do
Pichidangui attracts active and extreme sports enthusiasts. You can hire an instructor who will help you learn how to ride a wave and manage the wind. Two diving center and the Windskate Pichidangui sports center operate here. It's advised to get all the needed equipment in specialized shops in Santiago beforehand.
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How to get there
You can get to Pichidangui by taxi or car from Santiago. You can also order a transfer during hotel booking process.