Bahia Salinas (11°12'S., 77°36'W.) is entered between Punta Huacho and Punta Bajas (11°14'S., 77°38'W.), about 6 miles SSW. The shores of the bay consist of sandy beaches, backed by hills. There are two coves on the S shore of the bay. Bahia Grande, the W cove, affords anchorage, in depths of 11 to 12.8m, sand and mud, about 0.2 mile offshore. The best anchorage, sheltered from the swell, is in Bahia Chica, the E cove, in depths of 5.5 to 7.3m, sand, about 0.3 mile from the W entrance point and 2.5 miles ENE of Punta Bajas. Local knowledge is required to use these anchorages.

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