Playa Los Placeres is a beach located in the port city of Valparaíso, Chile. It is situated behind land designated for port use. Access to the beach is on foot, either from Caleta Portales or from Muelle Barón, at the end of a pedestrian path. Parking is available in the vicinity, with free parking options indicated for nearby beaches like Caleta Portales and Playa Las Torpederas, suggesting similar access may be possible for Playa Los Placeres. The beach's location within the active port area of Valparaíso defines its character, placing paddlers in an urban, working waterfront environment rather than a remote natural setting. This setting offers views of port infrastructure and the adjacent cityscape. The proximity to Caleta Portales and Muelle Barón suggests these could serve as nearby paddle destinations or alternative launch points. Given its exposure to the open Pacific Ocean, paddlers should expect significant wind and wave action typical of the central Chilean coast, with conditions heavily influenced by swell, tide, and prevailing winds. The beach is listed alongside other local beaches such as Caleta Abarca and Playa Quirilluca, indicating it is part of the network of coastal access points in the Valparaíso and Viña del Mar area.