Last updated on January 26, 2024.

Pichilemu is a laid back beach town in Chile known as one of the best surfing spots in the world, with the best year-round surfing in South America. It’s about three and a half hours by bus from Santiago’s Terminal Alameda.

 

In Town

We went to Pichilemu expecting sunshine and instead got heavy rain and a freezing cold breeze off the ocean on arrival. That night, we just walked around the main part of town and warmed up with a hot chocolate at Agua Bendita (permanently closed).

Pichilemu, Chile
Pichilemu
Agua Bendita in Pichilemu, Chile
Agua Bendita

We had dinner at Blue, which makes empanadas and pizzas to order. All of the toppings are in front and you can pick and choose as many as you want. The chef rolls the empanadas up for you and brings them to your table when they’re done. We also shared a huge plate of greasy fries – the perfect complement to our empanadas.

Blue in Pichilemu, Chile
Blue
Empanada frita at Blue in Pichilemu, Chile
Empanada frita

 

Hostal Sirena

After dinner, it was off to Hostal Sirena for a night in. The room was amazing. Everything was recently built and the owner told us they had just opened in January. The place was spotless and cozy. The room was freezing cold, but a tiny heater got it warm really fast. Breakfast in the morning was nice and simple, with fruits, bread, cheese, and jam. It was probably one of the most comfortable places I’ve ever stayed.

Hostal Sirena in Pichilemu, Chile
Hostal Sirena
View from Hostal Sirena in Pichilemu, Chile
View from Hostal Sirena

 

Punta de Lobos

After a quick morning coffee at Marley Coffee, we went to the world-famous surfing area of Pichilemu, Punta de Lobos. The area is just stunningly beautiful. It’s enough to sit at the edge of the cliffs and enjoy the views.

Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu, Chile
Punta de Lobos
Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu, Chile
Punta de Lobos

The main attraction for many is watching the surfers. This morning, there were about 20 or 30 in the water all trying to catch some really nice waves. In the winter, waves can get up to 13m (50ft) here!

Surfers at Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu, Chile
Surfers
Surfer at Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu, Chile
Surfer
"Surf and let surf" at Punta de Lobos, Pichilemu, Chile
“Surf and let surf”

With a few memorials to surfers who have died here, visitors are reminded how dangerous the ocean and the rocks can be. I really admire how the surfers control their boards not to go crashing into all the rocks near the beach.

Surfer memorial in Pichilemu, Chile
Surfer memorial
Surfers at Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu, Chile
Surfers

My favorite part of Punta de Lobos are the two rocks that jut out of the ocean. They stand 50m high.

Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu, Chile
Punta de Lobos
Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu, Chile
Punta de Lobos

 

Ross Park

After watching the surfers for a bit, we drove back into town and stopped at Ross Park, a park full of palm trees that overlooks the main beach in Pichilemu, Playa Las Terrazas.

Ross Park in Pichilemu, Chile
Ross Park
Playa Las Terrazas from Ross Park in Pichilemu, Chile
Playa Las Terrazas from Ross Park
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