Punta Chulluype Beach

It is a bizarre scene, with loads of ruined buildings all around. A true testament to the erosive power of the ocean. Overlooking the point break are several abandoned houses, poised to fall into the sea due to erosion of the bluff.

I have been warned several times not to leave stuff in the car, or it will get robbed in broad daylight. Consider yourself warned! That said, the small beach itself is not half bad. It is sheltered from the wind, and the waters edge has a very shallow gradient, making it safe for youngsters. This also makes it a good place for learning to surf. You catch some decent longboard waves just standing there, and not get exhausted paddling around, so you can save your energy for catching a wave or standing up.

At least there are some kiosks where you can get a bite to eat, many comparable beaches of this size have nothing. The kiosk owners try to keep the place clean with a series of recycling trash cans. But the fishermen, who don’t seem to have noticed, continue to litter the beach with fishing related debris.

At low tide, more beach is exposed, and you can take a pleasant walk all the way round to the next surf spot north, at Punta Murciélago.

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