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Aguas Verdes

Tumbes, Peru ยท South America

About Aguas Verdes

Aguas Verdes sits on the route: 5 minutes from Zarumilla.

Aguas Verdes is a town located in Tumbes, Peru. With a population of 9,106, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Aguas Verdes sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aguas Verdes to your route.

About Aguas Verdes

Aguas Verdes (literally "green waters") is a town in the Zarumilla Province of the Tumbes Region in northwestern Peru. It has a population of 2,390 (1999) and is capital of the Aguas Verdes District. Aguas Verdes is located in the border with Ecuador. An international bridge that goes over the Zarumilla River connects

Read more it with the Ecuadorian town of Huaquillas. Both towns have an intense commercial life and many formal, as well as informal street sellers that sell goods both in Peruvian soles and US dollars, which is the only currency in Ecuador. A free transit agreement exists and people from both countries can travel freely between these towns. Peruvian and Ecuadorian immigration control posts are located further inland to both sides of the border. Aguas Verdes is located 27 km northeast of Tumbes, the regional capital. Since it is a rather chaotic town, tourists are advised to take a cab when visiting Aguas Verdes. The northern terminus of the Pan-American Highway, the largest road in the country, is located in Aguas Verdes at the border crossing.

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Where is Aguas Verdes located?

Aguas Verdes is located in Tumbes, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -3.4814 latitude, -80.2450 longitude.

What is the population of Aguas Verdes?

Aguas Verdes has a population of approximately 9,106 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
9,106
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Tumbes
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-3.4814, -80.2450

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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Tags

South AmericaPeruTumbesTown

When to drive here

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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Aguas Verdes.

Huaquillas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Ecuador

2 km awayPop. 39,757

Zarumilla

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru

4 km awayPop. 16,907

Papayal

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru

10 km away

Arenillas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Ecuador

21 km awayPop. 26,000

Matapalo

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru

23 km awayPop. 343

Tumbes

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru

23 km awayPop. 96,946

San Juan de la Virgen

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru

26 km awayPop. 1,559

San Jacinto

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru

29 km away

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