Medio Mundo Lagoon, Conservation area in Lima Department, Peru
Medio Mundo Lagoon is a conservation area in wetlands with reed beds and shallow waters that support waterbirds throughout the year. The site spreads across a network of water channels and vegetation in a flat landscape near Lima.
The area received protected status in the early 21st century to safeguard natural resources that local communities have long depended upon. This designation marked a turning point in preserving this wetland landscape.
The lagoon holds meaning for people who work its waters and rely on them for their livelihoods in ways that have persisted over time. Visitors can observe how traditional practices remain part of daily life here.
The site is reachable by car on paved roads from Lima and offers guided tours in daylight hours. Visiting from Thursday through Sunday gives you access to organized tours.
More than 50 bird species use this lagoon as a critical stopping point during their annual migration along the Pacific coast. This makes the site a remarkable hub in the journeys of these creatures.
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