Playa Luna
Near Horcón, north of Valparaíso · Chile
Chile's naturist cove near the fishing village of Horcón. Cold Pacific, warm sand, a mixed crowd.
Updated
- Status
- Tolerated
- Crowd
- Naturist
- Country
- Chile
- City
- Valparaíso
- Water
- Sea
- Best time
- December to March
- Confidence
- Low
Find it
32.7180° S, 71.4900° WCrowd A clothing-optional beach with no particular gay crowd. Families, couples and regulars. Go for the sun and the swim, not the scene.
Getting there
An hour north of Viña del Mar to Horcón, then a walk over the headland. Small fee at the gate in season.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Playa Luna?
Near Horcón, north of Valparaíso, Chile. The map pin is 32.7180° S, 71.4900° W.
What is Playa Luna like?
Chile's naturist cove near the fishing village of Horcón. Cold Pacific, warm sand, a mixed crowd.
How do I get to Playa Luna?
An hour north of Viña del Mar to Horcón, then a walk over the headland. Small fee at the gate in season.
Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.