Playa Chinchorro is a beachfront location on the arid Arica Coast of northern Chile, situated within the hyperarid Atacama Desert region. This urban beach area is characterized by its proximity to residential and military infrastructure, with the "Cuartel del Soldado" military base located on Diego Portales Street near the beach's boundaries. The area historically encompassed a larger terrain known as the "Bajos de Chinchorro," extending from the area called Aguadita. The beach is a known habitat for marine wildlife, including sea turtles and sea lions, indicating a biologically active nearshore environment.