Playa Las Salinas is a beach located at the mouth of the Copiapó River, approximately 35 kilometers south of Caldera in the Atacama region. The beach is open, with strong winds and significant surf, leading to a clear assessment that it is not suitable for swimming. This characterization strongly indicates a challenging launch and landing environment for paddlers, with a substantial shore break and high exposure to wind and open ocean swell. The general access to the area is straightforward. The beach's position at the river mouth places it adjacent to the Humedal Río Copiapó, a wetland area that could serve as a nearby paddling destination for those successfully launching from the shore, offering a contrasting, more protected environment compared to the open coast.