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 .
3-777: Aguas Verdes is located in the border with Ecuador . An international bridge that goes over the Zarumilla River connects 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
6-662: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Ecuador%E2%80%93Peru border The Ecuador–Peru border is an international border separating Ecuador from Peru . It extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Putumayo River within the Amazon rainforest , first following the Zarumilla and Chira rivers and crossing into the Cordillera del Cóndor . The history of the border
9-592: 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. 3°29′S 80°15′W / 3.483°S 80.250°W / -3.483; -80.250 This Tumbes Region geography article
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