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Playa Arco 

One of the most isolated beaches along the south coast, Playa Arco is also one of the most spectacular. With no motor road access at all, the beach is a stunning sight of ‘rainforest meets the sea’. Near perpendicular cliff faces of hundreds of meters high tower over a wide, flat, sandy beach, giving beachcombers a one-of-a-kind experience.

Arco beach can only be accessed via a short trail over a small headland at the northern end of Playa Ballena, and is best enjoyed one hour before and after low tide. Park tickets need to be purchased at the Playa Ballena entrance; for precaution, inform the ticketing staff of your intention to hike over to Arco beach so that they can verify the tide conditions and advise you of any time constraint for returning safely.

Playa Arco Photo Gallery