Wide view of Playa Roja (Red Beach), Ica.

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Playa Roja (Red Beach)

Paracas · Peru

The short version, from the cited sources

A striking brick-red volcanic-sand beach inside the Paracas desert reserve, with no vegetation and pale ochre cliffs behind it.

Country
Peru (PE)
Region
South America
Administrative area
Ica
Timezone
Not available from source
Source family
Beach Atlas editorial record
Source updated
Snapshot date only

Names in the record

Playa Roja (Red Beach)

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Source position

-14.30000, -76.02000

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