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The '''Asia District''' (''Distrito de Asia'') is one of 16 that make up the [[Peruvian|Peru]] province of [[Cañete Province|Cañete]]. Founded by Beinto Chumpitaz Chavez on July 24, 1964, it was originally part of the [[Coayllo District]]. Asia's beaches overlook the [[Pacific Ocean]] making it a popular summer getaway for the residents [[Lima]], the Peruvian capital, which is an hour drive south.
The '''Asia District''' (''Distrito de Asia'') is one of 16 that make up the Peruvian province of [[Cañete Province|Cañete]]. Founded by Beinto Chumpitaz Chavez on July 24, 1964, it was originally part of the [[Coayllo District]].


Asia's beaches overlook the [[Pacific Ocean]] making it a popular summer getaway for the residents of Lima, the Peruvian capital, which is an hour drive north.
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Asia is bordered by [[Mala District]] to the north, [[Cerro Azul District]] and [[Quilmaná District]] to the south, and [[Coayllo District]] to the east. Its principal town is 97.5 kilometers away from Lima, approximately a two-hour drive south.

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Asia is bordered by [[Mala District]] to the north, [[Cerro Azul District]] and [[Quilmaná District]] to the south, and [[Coayllo District]] to the east. Its principal town is {{Convert|97.5|km|mi|sp=us}} south of Lima, approximately a two-hour drive.


==Development==
==Development==


Development of Asia's beaches began in the mid-1970s, with the creation of Las Palmas, the first [[condominium]] to be built on the beach. Kerosene lamps lit buildings, as electricity did not arrive until a second condo, Los Cocos, was developed. For many years, [[running water]] was not available, and water had to be trucked in.
Development of Asia's beaches began in the mid-1970s, with the creation of Las Palmas, the first [[Condominium (living space)|condominium]] to be built on the beach. Kerosene lamps lit buildings, as electricity did not arrive until a second condo, Los Cocos, was developed. For many years, [[Tap water|running water]] was not available, and water had to be trucked in.


After the population crisis in [[Lima]] in the 1980s, especially in the [[Cono Norte|north of Lima]], close to the classic exclusive spas and beach resorts like [[Ancón District|Ancón]], [[La Punta District|La Punta]] and [[Santa Rosa District, Lima|Santa Rosa]], wealthy families decided to find a better place to settle in summer, especially for privacy.
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By the 1990s, a reasonable level of housing development had been reached, but there were few businesses on the Camino Real, the road that connects Asia's beaches to the [[Panamerican Highway]]. Among the first businesses were a night club called Ibiza, the Sur Market, and a supermarket called Los Tres Chanchitos. Over the course of the decade, a movie theater and an [[E. Wong]] supermarket came to the city, along with many small shops and restaurants. Today's Asia has stores offering nearly all the products and services available in Lima.


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By the 1990s, a reasonable level of housing development had been reached, but there were few businesses on the Camino Real, the road that connects Asia's beaches to the [[Panamerican Highway]]. Among the first businesses were a nightclub called Ibiza, the Sur Market, and a supermarket called Los Tres Chanchitos. Over the course of the decade, a movie theater and an [[Wong (supermarket)|E. Wong]] supermarket came to the city, along with many small shops and restaurants. Today's [[Asia's Boulevard]] has stores offering nearly all the products and services available in Lima.
The Camino Real is now home to many more nightclubs, including Juanito, Cocobongo, and Tsunami. The open-air [[shopping mall]], [[Sur Plaza Boulevard]], has more clubs, including trendy spots such as Café del Mar and Nikita, complemented by the lower-priced La Huaka and Joia. There are also three movie theaters, children's playgrounds, Peruvian restaurants, and a number of bars and pubs. Along the Asia Beach there are hotels, resorts, and upscale homes, even mansions. The development of Asia as a tourist destination has increased so much that [[Disney]] Amusement Parks and Resorts has plans of installing the Disneyland Lima here, which would make it the first one in [[Latin America]] and the Southern Hemisphire.

The Camino Real is now home to the open-air shopping mall Sur Plaza boulevard, which hosts stores, restaurants, and nightclubs. There are movie theaters, children's playgrounds, Peruvian restaurants, and a number of bars and pubs. Along the Asia Beach there are hotels, resorts, and upscale homes.


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==The beaches==
==Beaches==
Asia district now encompasses over 5,000 houses in over 30 developments. Nevertheless, the beach side of the district only works and is populated during the summertime, due to the weather, and the lack of urban conveniences.
Asia district now encompasses over 5,000 houses in over 30 developments. Nevertheless, the beach side of the district only works and is populated during the summertime, due to the weather, and the lack of urban conveniences.


The beaches are:
The beaches are:
* Playa Bonita
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-Las Palmas
* Sarapampa
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-Totoritas
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* Las Palmas
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-Los Cocos
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* Totoritas
-León Dormido (for camping)
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* Puerto Madero
-Las Campanas de Asia
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* Los Cocos
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-Puerto Viejo
-Puerto Nuevo
* Puerto Fiel
* Chocaya
-Lomas del Mar
* Bujama
-Puerto Fiel
* Playa el golf
* MarAdentro
* Riviera Francesa
* La Encontrada
* Flamengo
* Formentera


==Archaeology==
==Archaeology==
A pre-ceramic archaeological site is located near the mouth of the river of Omas´ ''quebrada''. On the site, there are human remains of a small indigenous population with its respective cemetery. The excavations have revealed several rooms with deposits and passages whose walls have been done with great rectangular ''adobes''. Archaeologists speculate that the site could date back to 1100 [[Before Christ|BC]].
A pre-ceramic archaeological site is located near the mouth of the river of Omas´ ''quebrada''. On the site, there are human remains of a small indigenous population with its respective cemetery. The excavations have revealed several rooms with deposits and passages whose walls have been done with great rectangular ''adobes''. Archaeologists speculate that the site could date back to 1100&nbsp;BC.


==Golf==
==Golf==
Recent projects that have been under development are those for the golf course and a condominium development. It is being sponsored by Inmobiliaria Playa del Golf a Real Estate company who has developed other condominiums in the area, such as Playa Blanca, Playa del Sol, Playa Bonita and Playa del Golf Stage I and Stage II. The area that will be used as the golf couse is contains pure sand which gives the perfect surface for building the golf course at low cost, using Paspalum grass which is genetically designed for those conditions. The project kickoff date was June 1, 2007 and the course will be ready for summer 2009.
Recent projects that have been under development are those for the golf course and a condominium development. It is being sponsored by Inmobiliaria Playa del Golf a Real Estate company who has developed other condominiums in the area, such as Playa Blanca, Playa del Sol, Playa Bonita and Playa del Golf Stage I and Stage II. The area that is used as the golf course and contains pure sand which gives the perfect surface for building the golf course at a low cost, using Paspalum grass which is genetically designed for those conditions. The project kickoff date was June 1, 2007 and the course was finished in summer 2009.<ref>[http://www.inei.gob.pe/ www.inei.gob.pe/ (2007)]</ref>


==See also==
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{{Districts of Cañete Province}}
* [[Administrative divisions of Peru]]
*[[San Vicente de Cañete District|San Vicente]]
* [[Cañete Province]]
*[[Chancay District, Huaral|Chancay]]
*[[Miraflores District, Lima|Miraflores]]
*[[Ancón District|Ancón]]
*[[Santa Rosa District, Lima|Santa Rosa]]
*[[Chorrillos District|Chorrillos]]
*[[La Punta District|La Punta]]


==External links==
[[es:Distrito de Asia]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120124063934/http://proyectos.inei.gob.pe/mapas/bid/ INEI Perú]
[[pt:Asia (distrito)]]

[[qu:Asia distritu]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}

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{{Districts of Cañete Province}}
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Latest revision as of 04:29, 15 June 2024

Asia
District
A beach in Asia, Cañete
A beach in Asia, Cañete
Location of Asia in the Cañete province
Location of Asia in the Cañete province
Country Peru
RegionLima
ProvinceCañete
FoundedJuly 24, 1964
CapitalAsia
Government
 • MayorJosé Alcántara Malásquez
(2019-2022)
Area
 • Total279.36 km2 (107.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total9,784
 • Density35/km2 (91/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
Websitemuniasia.gob.pe

The Asia District (Distrito de Asia) is one of 16 that make up the Peruvian province of Cañete. Founded by Beinto Chumpitaz Chavez on July 24, 1964, it was originally part of the Coayllo District.

Asia's beaches overlook the Pacific Ocean making it a popular summer getaway for the residents of Lima, the Peruvian capital, which is an hour drive north.

Asia is bordered by Mala District to the north, Cerro Azul District and Quilmaná District to the south, and Coayllo District to the east. Its principal town is 97.5 kilometers (60.6 mi) south of Lima, approximately a two-hour drive.

Development

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Development of Asia's beaches began in the mid-1970s, with the creation of Las Palmas, the first condominium to be built on the beach. Kerosene lamps lit buildings, as electricity did not arrive until a second condo, Los Cocos, was developed. For many years, running water was not available, and water had to be trucked in.

After the population crisis in Lima in the 1980s, especially in the north of Lima, close to the classic exclusive spas and beach resorts like Ancón, La Punta and Santa Rosa, wealthy families decided to find a better place to settle in summer, especially for privacy.

By the 1990s, a reasonable level of housing development had been reached, but there were few businesses on the Camino Real, the road that connects Asia's beaches to the Panamerican Highway. Among the first businesses were a nightclub called Ibiza, the Sur Market, and a supermarket called Los Tres Chanchitos. Over the course of the decade, a movie theater and an E. Wong supermarket came to the city, along with many small shops and restaurants. Today's Asia's Boulevard has stores offering nearly all the products and services available in Lima.

The Camino Real is now home to the open-air shopping mall Sur Plaza boulevard, which hosts stores, restaurants, and nightclubs. There are movie theaters, children's playgrounds, Peruvian restaurants, and a number of bars and pubs. Along the Asia Beach there are hotels, resorts, and upscale homes.

  • View of Asia Boulevard during summertime
    View of Asia Boulevard during summertime

Beaches

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Asia district now encompasses over 5,000 houses in over 30 developments. Nevertheless, the beach side of the district only works and is populated during the summertime, due to the weather, and the lack of urban conveniences.

The beaches are:

  • Playa Bonita
  • Sarapampa
  • Las Palmas
  • Totoritas
  • Puerto Madero
  • Los Cocos
  • Puerto Fiel
  • Chocaya
  • Bujama
  • Playa el golf
  • MarAdentro
  • Riviera Francesa
  • La Encontrada
  • Flamengo
  • Formentera

Archaeology

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A pre-ceramic archaeological site is located near the mouth of the river of Omas´ quebrada. On the site, there are human remains of a small indigenous population with its respective cemetery. The excavations have revealed several rooms with deposits and passages whose walls have been done with great rectangular adobes. Archaeologists speculate that the site could date back to 1100 BC.

Golf

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Recent projects that have been under development are those for the golf course and a condominium development. It is being sponsored by Inmobiliaria Playa del Golf a Real Estate company who has developed other condominiums in the area, such as Playa Blanca, Playa del Sol, Playa Bonita and Playa del Golf Stage I and Stage II. The area that is used as the golf course and contains pure sand which gives the perfect surface for building the golf course at a low cost, using Paspalum grass which is genetically designed for those conditions. The project kickoff date was June 1, 2007 and the course was finished in summer 2009.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ www.inei.gob.pe/ (2007)

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