Playa El Laucho
As the closest beach south of the city of Arica, El Laucho is a short walk from the famous Morro de Arica (a hill used during the late 19th century to protect the city). Follow the Morro’s giant Chilean flag and El Laucho will appear before you. The beach has a calm swimming area, palapas (small dwellings made of palm leaves) that will provide some shade and a few restaurants where you can grab a snack or refreshment.