The Central Coast
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1. Iglesia Parroquial de Papudo (Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes)
Near the south end of town, the lovely early 20th-century, neocolonial church seems out of place surrounded by modern buildings. It was once part of a convent that has since been replaced by vacation apartments. It was declared a national historic monument in 1995, but it's only open to visitors on weekends in January and February.
Papudo, Valparaíso, Chile33-279–1265Sight Details
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2. Palacio Recart
Also known as the Chalet Recart, this Papudo icon and somewhat whimsical white house topped with a tall tower sits just a block from the beach in the center of town. It was built in 1910 and now holds municipal offices and hosts occasional art and history exhibitions. There's a small plaza just below with an outdoor café that's a great place to have a refreshing drink while relaxing and people-watching.
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3. Playa Chica
A small and attractive yellow-sand beach on the south end of town near where the fishermen bring in their daily catch, Playa Chica is well protected and safe for swimming. A promenade lined with tall palm trees runs between the beach and the road and provides a place for vendors to set up while strollers admire their goods as well as the beach. Amenities: food and drink. Best for: swimming.
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4. Playa Durazno
You'll have to do a bit of walking to reach the quiet Playa Durazno. It's an attractive, yellow-sand beach north of Playa Grande—past the condominiums—that's lined with pine trees and protected by a rocky barrier offshore. Amenities: none. Best for: solitude; sunset.
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5. Playa Grande
Papudo's most popular beach is Playa Grande, a wide swath of yellow sand that stretches northward from the Barco Rojo for more than a mile. It's now lined with modern high-rise apartment buildings to house the Santiaguinos who flee the city for long weekends and vacations. Amenities: food and drink; parking. Best for: sunset; swimming; walking.
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