Playa Punta Arenas is the most western tip of Margarita Island. It is a fine white sand beach and home for many of the local fishermen. The fishermen's huts extend along a beach which leads to a sandy point which gives its name to both the village and the beach.

The beach extends along 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) with calm and clear waters and a few trees. Located at 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Porlamar in the Macanao Peninsula. It is possible to see clams and starfish underwater by the shore.