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- The Punta de Lobos point break: The headline attraction is a long left-hand wave that peels off a rocky headland and holds big swells. In winter it can reach well over head height and hosts international surf contests. Even if you never paddle out, the line-up is close enough to watch rides from shore.
- Cliff-top path above the point: A dirt trail follows the headland and gives you a side-on view of the waves breaking below. It is also where you spot the sea lions and where fishermen work the rocks. Bring a windbreaker, since the Pacific wind is steady.
- Sea lion rocks: The offshore rocks hold the colony the point is named for. You hear the barking before you see the animals, especially when the swell is small. Keep your distance and use a zoom lens rather than approaching the rocks.
- Surf lessons
- The Punta de Lobos point break: The headline attraction is a long left-hand wave that peels off a rocky headland and holds big swells. In winter it can reach well over head height and hosts international surf contests. Even if you never paddle out, the line-up is close enough to watch rides from shore.
- Cliff-top path above the point: A dirt trail follows the headland and gives you a side-on view of the waves breaking below. It is also where you spot the sea lions and where fishermen work the rocks. Bring a windbreaker, since the Pacific wind is steady.
- Sea lion rocks: The offshore rocks hold the colony the point is named for. You hear the barking before you see the animals, especially when the swell is small. Keep your distance and use a zoom lens rather than approaching the rocks.
- Surf lessons and board rental: Local schools and shops offer lessons, boards and wetsuits, with softer waves on smaller days at the inside of the bay. A thick wetsuit is required because the water stays cold all year. Check conditions with an instructor first, as rips and rocks are real hazards.
- Sunset from the headland: With the sun going down over open Pacific, the point is a natural place to end the day. Surfers keep riding until dusk, and the cliff fills with locals sharing mate and snacks. There is little nightlife at the point itself, so evenings are quiet and best spent on the cliff.
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