Delve into El Gigante in Peru
El Gigante in the region of Tumbes is a city in Peru - some 612 mi or ( 985 km ) North-West of Lima , the country's capital .
Current time in El Gigante is now 07:26 AM (Sunday) . 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 Tumbes. 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 El Gigante ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Royal Decameron PuntaSal (Tumbes-Peru)
vídeo que nos da una mirada rápida del resort Royal Decameron Punta Sal desarrollado por el grupo colombiano Decameron Resorts & Hotels, a fecha Mayo del 2012.. por cuanto el proyecto esta operativo e ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Punta Sal
Punta Sal is a small beach resort located in the department of Tumbes, in northern Peru. Due to its location near the warm current of El Niño and the cold Humboldt Current which collide in this area, Punta Sal benefits with year round sunshine. The beach is one of the longest of the north coast and its waters are warm and tranquil. The resort is divided into two sections, Big Punta Sal and Small Punta Sal. The water temperature averages year round from 24°C to 29°C or 75°F-82°F
Located at -3.98 -80.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
1970 Peru-Ecuador earthquake
The 1970 Peru-Ecuador earthquake occurred on December 9, 1970 at 23:34 local time . The epicenter was located in northwestern Peru, between Piura and Tumbes, near the Peru-Ecuador border. This earthquake had a magnitude of Mw 7.1, or Ms 7.1. About 81 people were reported dead in Peru and in Ecuador together. Liquefaction was observed. The maximal intensity reached MM IX. Fractures in constructions were reported in the urban area of Talara.
Located at -3.99 -80.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Máncora
Máncora is a town and beach resort in the Piura Region, in northwestern Peru. It is located in the Talara Province and is capital of the Máncora District. The town has 8,852 inhabitants (1999). The Pan-American Highway serves as Máncora's main street. The area is known for its attractive turquoise beaches and good waves, making it a surfing destination.
Located at -4.10 -81.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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