Arica - Plage de El Buey
Arica and Parinacota, Chile — 1 km
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Arica — Isla Alacrán beach
Arica - Plage de Isla Alacrán
🇨🇱 Arica and Parinacota · Chile — Altitude 5 m
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This live stream looks out over Isla Alacrán beach on the edge of Arica, the northern Chilean city where the Atacama Desert meets the Pacific. It is a useful way to check how the coast looks before you go, or simply to watch the ocean from a distance. The page also shows local time and the weather for the city.
About Arica and its coastline
Arica sits on a narrow strip between the Pacific and the dry hills of the Atacama, with some of the mildest and most stable weather in Chile. The city is known for its long beaches, its sunny days and its position close to the Peruvian border. Isla Alacrán is a rocky islet off the coast, and the nearby shoreline is the setting for many of the city's everyday visits. The landscape mixes desert slopes with cold ocean water fed by the Humboldt current.
What the view can show
Because the camera is on a beach, the most useful things to watch are the surf, the tide and how crowded the sand is at different hours. Depending on the angle at the moment, you may see waves breaking around the rocks, people walking the promenade or boats near the shore. Mornings often bring calmer water and clearer air, while late afternoon light tends to be softer. Cloud cover can change the view quickly, so the current conditions on this page are worth checking alongside the picture.
Practical notes and nearby cameras
Arica has a desert climate with warm days and cooler nights, and the sea keeps temperatures moderate through most of the year. Many visitors choose the cooler months for walking along the coast, while the summer brings more people to the beaches. The city is compact, so the seafront is easy to reach on foot. Another camera from the same stretch, El Buey beach, is about one kilometre away and offers a nearby comparison of conditions.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Arica now?
The current temperature, wind and sky conditions for Arica are shown in the live weather block on this page, together with a three-day forecast.
What time is it in Arica right now?
The local time for Arica is displayed on this page and updates automatically, so you can see whether it is a good moment to watch the beach.
Where exactly is the Isla Alacrán beach camera?
The camera is on the Isla Alacrán beach in Arica, in the Arica and Parinacota region of northern Chile, and the map on this page shows its position on the coast.
When is the best time to watch this beach camera?
Mornings are often clearer and calmer, while late afternoon offers softer light. Check the current weather on this page to judge conditions before you watch.
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