Punta Sal

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.^[1] Punta Sal's ample beaches, with whitish sands and blue warm waters have made this area a popular beach resort.^[1]

Punta Sal
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][2] Water temperature is warm (24 °C) all year round; waters are also calm the whole year.^[1]

See also

• Tumbes Department
• Contralmirante Villar Province
• Canoas de Punta Sal District