It is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of the Km.

271 of Route 10 and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Cabo Polonio with a long stretch of huge dunes separating them.

In December 2014, Valizas was the site of the murder of Lola Chomnalez, which gained nationwide notoriety.

[1] In 2011 Barra de Valizas had a population of 330 permanent inhabitants and 995 dwellings.

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