Bahia Inglesa (English Bay) Beaches

It is a small resort known for its white sandy beaches and its warm, calm waters.

Its name remembers an English corsair, Edward David, whose ship reached its coast in 1687. The local gastronomy consists mainly of seafood and the preferred varieties are large oysters, flounder, and albacore. As far as accommodations are concerned, there are cabanas, campsites, motels, and houses that can be rented throughout the season. The most important restaurants and services are located at the port of Caldera, just a couple of miles from the locale.

Location

Atacama Region, 80 km (50 mi) northeast of Copiapo. 6 km. (3.75 mi) south of Caldera. Map

When to go

Year-round.

Attractions

Beaches, culinary tour.

How to get there

From Santiago to Copiapo by airplane, public transportation or car. From Copiapo to Bahia Inglesa take the Panamerican Highway to the northeast, after 66 km there is a 6 km detour to Bahia Inglesa. See Transport

Activities

Hiking, windsurfing, sea kayak, swimming. Activities Index

Services

Food, lodging, transportation, roads, restaurants.

Surroundings

Caldera