Punta Sal
Place in Tumbes, Peru
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Punta Sal is a coastal village located along the Pacific Ocean in the region of Tumbes, northern Peru,[1] and around 110 kilometres (68 mi) from the Ecuador border.[2] Due to its equatorial location, the current of El Niño warms the surrounding sea and the local climate.[1] Punta Sal's beaches, with whitish sands and blue warm waters, have made this area a popular beach resort.[1]
Punta Sal | |
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A beach in Punta Sal | |
  Punta Sal Location within Peru | |
| Coordinates: 3°58′50″S 80°58′30″W | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Tumbes |
| Province | Contralmirante Villar |
| District | Canoas de Punta Sal |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Reynaldo López Cruz (2019-2022) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Geography
Punta Sal is considered the longest beach in the northern Peruvian coast.[1] 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).[1][3] Water temperature is warm (24 °C) all year round; waters are also calm the whole year.[1]
