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Outdoors Tourist Corridor, Los Cabos

Playa Chileno

An outdoor spot in Tourist Corridor, Los Cabos, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Playa Chileno in Tourist Corridor, Los Cabos
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Why go

Protected bay on the Corridor with good snorkeling, shade palapas and lifeguards.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Los Cabos, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, 12 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Tourist Corridor
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Los Cabos, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    El Arco de Cabo San Lucas

    Granite arch at Land's End where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez, seen by water taxi or glass-bottom boat.

    Sight · 12 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Whale Watching

    Boat tours to see humpbacks breaching off the cape between December and April.

    Activity · 13 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Cabo Wabo Cantina

    Sammy Hagar's long-running rock bar and live music venue in downtown Cabo.

    Drinks · 13 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Playa Médano

    Calm, swimmable beach facing El Arco, lined with beach clubs and water sports.

    Outdoors · 15 km straight-line
  5. 5
    San José del Cabo Art District

    Galleries around Plaza Mijares, with a Thursday evening Art Walk November to June.

    Sight · 17 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Acre

    Restaurant and farm set in a palm grove, cooking wood-fired dishes with local produce.

    Food · 19 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Playa Chileno is a stop on our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Los Cabos

Another curated outdoor spot in Los Cabos. See the full Los Cabos guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Los Cabos run from 24°C in January to 30°C in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Playa Chileno itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Los Cabos from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Los Cabos weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Playa Chileno, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Acceso a Playa El Chileno, Tourist Corridor, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Coordinates
22.94972, -109.80711
Destination
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur

Playa Chileno: quick answers

How much time do you need at Playa Chileno?

Plan on about 3 hours at Playa Chileno. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Playa Chileno?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Arrive early for parking and shade.

Is Playa Chileno free?

Yes, we list Playa Chileno as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Playa Chileno?

Playa Chileno is at Acceso a Playa El Chileno, Tourist Corridor, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Playa Chileno?

Playa Chileno appears on Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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