Discover El Platano in Peru
El Platano in the region of Tumbes is a town located in Peru - some 621 mi or ( 999 km ) North-West of Lima , the country's capital .
Local time in El Platano is now 12:12 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Lima " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Riobamba, Quito, Machala, Guayaquil, and Azogues. When in this area, you might want to check out Riobamba . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in El Platano ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Botfly larvae, Gertrude, emerges from my leg in Peru!
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Vignettes from a Bus, part 8-Mas Pacifico
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Interesting facts about this location
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 17 km away
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 20 km away
Cañaveral
Cañaveral is a town in the Contralmirante Villar Province of the Tumbes Region in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Casitas District and has a population of 494 (1999).
Located at -3.93 -80.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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 31 km away
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