Punta Sal Explained

Official Name:Punta Sal
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  1. Peru
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Peru
Coordinates:-3.9806°N -80.975°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Peru
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Tumbes
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Contralmirante Villar
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Canoas de Punta Sal
Established Title:Established
Leader Title1:Mayor
Leader Name1:Reynaldo López Cruz
(2019-2022)
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:PET
Utc Offset:-5

Punta Sal is a coastal village located along the Pacific Ocean in the region of Tumbes, northern Peru.[1] Due to its more equatorial location, the current of El Niño warms the surrounding sea and the local climate. Punta Sal's ample beaches, with whitish sands and blue warm waters have made this area a popular beach resort.

Geography

Punta Sal is considered the longest beach in the northern Peruvian coast. Its 6.5 km of length are divided in two sectors: Punta Sal Chica (a slightly curved shore, encased between two small capes, with white sands) and Punta Sal Grande (a longer beach with less whitish sands).[2] Water temperature is warm (24 °C) all year round; waters are also calm the whole year.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Playa Punta Sal. 18 December 2015. Inventario Turístico del Perú. MINCETUR. Spanish.
  2. Web site: Punta Sal. 18 December 2015. Spanish.