Delve into Cruz de Pizarro in Peru
Cruz de Pizarro in the region of Tumbes is a city in Peru - some 629 mi or ( 1013 km ) North-West of Lima , the country's capital .
Current time in Cruz de Pizarro is now 08:51 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Lima " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Riobamba, Quito, Machala, Guayaquil, and Babahoyo. While being here, make sure to check out Riobamba . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Cruz de Pizarro ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Manglar del Estero la Chepa.wmv
El histórico relicto biológico cultural del Manglar del estero La Chepa. Donde se refugian especies silvestres como en peligro de extinción como el cangrejo sinboca de Tumbes y el cocodrilo de Tumbes. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Zorritos
Zorritos is a town in the Tumbes Region, in northwestern Peru. It has a population of 6,605 (1999) and is the capital of the Contralmirante Villar Province. It is also the main settlement in the Zorritos District. Located 28 km south of Tumbes (the regional capital), Zorritos used to be a favourite beach resort for the Tumbes aristocracy, thanks to the petroleum-related activities in the area.
Located at -3.67 -80.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tumbes, Peru
Tumbes is a city in northwestern Peru, on the banks of the Tumbes River. It is the capital of the Tumbes Region, as well as of Tumbes Province and Tumbes District. Located near the border with Ecuador, Tumbes has 94,702 inhabitants. It is served by the Cap. FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport.
Located at -3.57 -80.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Punta Malpelo
Punta Malpelo is a point in Peru near the border with Ecuador. It was a significant scene during the Gran Colombia-Peru War, because on August 31, 1828 was the site of the Battle of Punta Malpelo, where the Peruvian corvette Libertad sustained a naval encounter with the Gran Colombian ships Pichincha and Guayaquileña with high casualties on both sides.
Located at -3.50 -80.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Battle of Punta Malpelo
The battle of Punta Malpelo was a naval encounter between a Peruvian corvette and two Gran Colombian vessels on August 31, 1828, near the port of Guayaquil, and was the first major combat of the Peruvian Navy as an independent force of the newborn Peruvian nation.
Located at -3.50 -80.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tumbes Mangals National Sanctuary
The Tumbes Mangals National Sanctuary is a national park located in the Tumbes Region of Peru. It contains many species of flora and fauna. It is increasingly popular for tourism, because the beach resort of Máncora three hours to the south is booming. During the summer months from December to March, the wetland dries up to become a large canyon surrounded by brush. During this time, seafood farmers collect crabs, black conches, and shrimp to be exported through Paita.
Located at -3.50 -80.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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