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Chaitén, Región de Los Lagos, Chile

Playa Santa Bárbara

Playa Santa Bárbara provides cold Patagonian Ocean swimming off southern Chile with rocky/sandy shore conditions for advanced and experienced swimmers. Strong southerly winds and frigid temperatures characterize this remote location's challenging conditions. Only visit with proper cold-water gear and excellent swimming ability.

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Playa Santa Bárbara

-42.8461, -72.8126

Details

Location
Chaitén, Región de Los Lagos, Chile
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
-42.8461, -72.8126

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