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Máncora
Place in Piura, Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Máncora is a town and beach resort in the Piura Region, in northwestern Peru. It is located in the Talara Province and is capital of the Máncora District. The town has 10,547 inhabitants (2007).
For the 2008 film, see Máncora (film).
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Máncora (Manqura) | |
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![]() A beach in Máncora | |
Coordinates: 4°06′20″S 81°02′50″W | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Piura |
Province | Máncora |
District | Máncora |
Government | |
• Mayor | José Alexander Ramirez Granda (2019–2022) |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population (2007) | |
• Total | 10,547 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Website | munimancora |
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The Pan-American Highway serves as Máncora's main street. The area is known for its turquoise beaches and good waves, making it a surfing destination. The beach town has over 30 different beach resorts that receive tourists from all over South America. In 2005, 340,000 tourists visited Mancora.[1]