If one would rather take a mountain hike as an alternative to one of the recommended coastal hikes, there is a well established trail along the ridgetop between Zapallar and Cachagua. It is referred to by the locals as El Tigre, … Continue reading El Tigre Mountain Hike
The hike between Zapallar and the cemetery north of town is a wonderful coastline walk, partly a stroll on a rambla (developed pathway) and partly boulder hopping. The walk will take about an hour, an hour and a half each … Continue reading Zapallar to Cemetery Hike
The two hour hike from Zapallar to Cachagua is filled with vistas of the scenic beauty of this section of the Chilean coast. A portion of the trip consists of boulder hopping your own path and another portion is on a … Continue reading Zapallar to Cachagua Hike
Isla Seca (“Dry Island”) is the granite outcropping that defines the end of the bay on the right. A popular walk for all is the jaunt around the bay along the rambla to Isla Seca.Leaving the beach, the Rambla begins … Continue reading Isla Seca Rock Outcrop in Zapallar
Cerro de la Cruz is the peninsula that graces the left side of Zapallar bay. It is characterized by the lone pine tree that sits upon the top of the hill, a sight that has grace the Zapallar landscape since … Continue reading Cerro de la Cruz
The Rambla is a pedestrian walkway circumventing the bay, from Isla Seca on the right completely bay around the corner on the left to Mar Bravo. Unbothered by automobiles, it is the favorite spot to stroll in Zapallar: morning, noon, … Continue reading La Rambla along Zapallar Beach
Zapallar Travel Guide 