Location
Argentina
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
December to March
About Playa Querandí
Playa Querandí is Argentina's second official naturist beach, on the Atlantic coast of Villa Gesell partido in Buenos Aires Province, about 4 km south of the village of Mar Azul, inside the Reserva Ecológica Faro Querandí, a protected dune area. It was created by agreement between the naturist association APANNA and the Villa Gesell municipality in March 2008 and opened on 14 December 2008, after Playa Escondida near Mar del Plata. The designated stretch is roughly 200 m of shoreline, with the original plan allowing expansion. Because it lies within the reserve, there are no buildings, concessions or toilets: it is deliberately left wild, with only an entrance and boundary markers that the volunteer group Amigos de Playa Querandí rebuild each season after storms. Nudity is optional and family nudism is common; pets, street vendors and photography are banned, groups keep their distance, and inappropriate sexual behaviour means expulsion. Attendance is modest, reported at around 40 people a day, including young backpackers camping nearby.
Getting there
The entrance is at km 429.5 of Ruta 11, south of Villa Gesell and Mar Azul. Reports say only 4x4 vehicles can reach the beach by the sand tracks; otherwise walk about 5 km south along the shore from the last beach bar (parador) in Mar Azul, or use the track across a private field, which has charged a fee. There are no facilities, so bring water, food and shade for the day.
What visitors say
Visitors and press describe Querandí as wild, quiet and unspoilt, with a relaxed mix of nude and clothed beachgoers, families and backpackers. Early seasons saw some voyeurs behind the dunes and 4x4 drivers straying beyond limits; the volunteers' house rules aim to keep onlookers out. The lack of any services and the long walk or 4x4 trip are the main drawbacks.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Legal context
The beach was established in 2008 by agreement between APANNA and the Municipalidad de Villa Gesell and is listed as a local-government designated naturist beach. Nudity is optional; house rules ban photography, pets and vendors, and sexual behaviour leads to expulsion (reported 2019).
Naturism at Playa Querandí sits under Argentina's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: Argentina public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. -37.3805, -57.0493
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Querandí an official nude beach?
Yes, it was set up with the Villa Gesell municipality in 2008 and opened that December.
How do I get there?
Via km 429.5 of Ruta 11 by 4x4, or walk about 5 km south along the shore from Mar Azul.
Is nudity required?
No, it is optional, but photography, pets and vendors are banned.
Are there facilities?
None; it is inside a nature reserve, so bring everything you need.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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