Country Peru Founded January 16, 1962 UBIGEO 150138 Area 9.81 km² | Region Lima Time zone PET (UTC-5) Website stamariadelmar.gob.pe Province Lima District | |
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Santa María del Mar is a district in southern Lima Province in Peru. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the district of San Bartolo on the north, the Chilca District of the Cañete Province on the east, and the Pucusana District on the south.
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Map of Santa Maria del Mar, Peru
It is well known for its beaches and attracts many beachgoers every summer. Many of them also rent apartments during this season, making its population increase considerably. The district has some restaurants and a club with a large seawater swimming pool. The most popular beaches in the district are Santa María and Embajadores.
History
Santa María del Mar began as part of the San Bartolo District, but after an urbanization process that started in 1943, it became a district in 1962.
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Santa María del Mar (Peru) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA