Tropical Pacific
Tumbes - Piura
This destination has enriched its already delightful offerings of sunshine and seafood by introducing a compelling nature tourism experience, all thanks to its privileged geography. Here, the convergence of a bountiful sea with the Earth’s nearest desert to the equator gives rise to a place unlike any other, with an allure that is challenging to encapsulate in words.
Whether you’re in Mancora, renowned for its world-class waves, or exploring the coastal gems of Los Organos, Cabo Blanco, and Zorritos, you can embark on captivating marine wildlife excursions or immerse yourself in the traditions of artisanal fishing.
Further inland, you’ll find expansive dry forests teeming with carob trees, guayacanes, and vast mangrove areas within the Northwest Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. Together, these elements create an unexpected and utterly captivating natural destination that promises to surprise and enchant all who visit.
Tropical Pacific
Tumbes - Piura
Whale watching and marine fauna: This destination is a beach paradise with a focus on natural wonders and wildlife preservation. Between July and October, you can witness whales in the warm waters near Mancora and Punta Sal, thanks to the El Niño current. Getting close to these colossal creatures and listening to their songs through a hydrophone is a remarkable and moving experience.
Navigate through the Mangrove Sanctuary of Tumbes: At the northern border of Peru lies Los Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary, part of the Northwest Amotape-Manglares Biosphere Reserve, safeguarding a prolific mangrove ecosystem. It’s home to rare wildlife like American crocodiles and valuable mollusks. The mangrove trees create enchanting passageways, allowing you to explore secluded islands and nearly inaccessible beaches.
Getting to know artisanal fishing and the freshest ceviche in the world: Cabo Blanco, Los Órganos, el Ñuro, and Lobitos are picturesque artisanal fishing havens in this captivating destination. Sailing with these seasoned fishermen offers an enriching educational experience, allowing you to appreciate the extraordinary biodiversity of one of the world’s most bountiful seas. You’ll observe seabirds, spot sea lions perched on aged platforms, and delve into artisanal fishing, even trying your hand at angling. Dolphins often accompany you, showcasing the harmonious coexistence between humans and marine fauna. The outing concludes with onboard-prepared ceviche.
The dry forest of the Cerros de Amotape National Park: This park encompasses a safeguarded ecosystem comprising both equatorial dry forest and Pacific tropical forest, making it a distinctive wildlife sanctuary that extends across the foothills of the Amotapes Massif. Crossed by the Tumbes River, the sole navigable river on the Peruvian coast, this park boasts an impressive prevalence of endemic flora and fauna.