Santa María del Mar District (Peru)
Santa María del Mar | |
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Santa María beach | |
| Nickname: Capri of South America | |
Location of Santa María del Mar District in Lima Province | |
| Coordinates: 12°25′S 76°47′W / 12.417°S 76.783°W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Province | Lima |
| Founded | January 16, 1962 |
| Capital | Santa María del Mar |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alberto Monteverde (2023-2026) |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.81 km2 (3.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 1,251 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 150138 |
| Website | Santa María del Mar |
Santa María del Mar (Spanish: Distrito de 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.
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 (also known as Playa Grande) and Embajadores.