Santa María del Mar, Coastal district in Lima province, Peru
Santa María del Mar stretches along the Pacific Ocean with three main beaches: Playa Grande, Playa Chica, and Playa Embajadores, covering 9.81 square kilometers.
Archaeological investigations in the 1960s by Frederic Engel and Bernardino Ojeda revealed remnants of hunter-gatherer cultures dating back 4,500 years in this area.
The district transforms during summer months as temporary residents occupy rental apartments, participating in beach activities and local community gatherings.
The beaches provide essential facilities including snack bars, toilets, paramedic services, and increased police presence during the peak summer season.
In December 1880, over 19,000 Chilean soldiers established a strategic campsite after landing at Embajadores beach during the War of the Pacific.
Location: Lima province
Elevation above the sea: 28 m
Shares border with: San Bartolo, Chilca District, Pucusana
Website: http://stamariadelmar.gob.pe
GPS coordinates: -12.40857,-76.76741
Latest update: March 16, 2025 05:40
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