Punta Pariñas

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Punta Pariñas is the westernmost point in mainland South America, located at 04°40′45″S, 81°19′35″W.

Punta Pariñas is in Peru, in the La Brea District, Talara Province, Piura Region.

An active lighthouse is located in Punta Pariñas. There is a popular beach just south of the cape, and visitors can climb the headland to see seals below.

[edit] See also

• Extreme points of South America
• Extreme points of Peru
• Peru
• Piura Region