Punta Negra is around 47 km south of Lima's city center along the Panamericana Sur (Pan American Highway). It is well known for its beaches and attracts many beachgoers every summer. Its northern beaches are popular with surfing enthusiast for their great waves.
Main social clubs in the area are the famous Country Club El Bosque, which has a beach site and the Club Social y Deportes Punta Negra.