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 / 4.67917°S 81.32639°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.
See also
- Extreme points of South America
- Extreme points of Peru
- Peru
- Piura Region
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