Punta Pariñas, also known as Punta Balcones, is in the La Brea District, Talara Province, Piura Region, Peru. It 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
Punta Balcones | |
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 Punta Balcones in 2012 | |
  Punta Pariñas | |
| Coordinates: 4°40′45″S 81°19′35″W / 4.67917°S 81.32639°W | |
| Location | La Brea District, Talara Province, Piura Region, Peru |
| Offshore water bodies | Pacific Ocean |
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 South American sea lions below.
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