Tree Nursery of Chimbote, Recreation area and plant nursery in Chimbote District, Peru.

The Tree Nursery of Chimbote is a 40-hectare natural recreation site at kilometer 438 of the Panamericana Norte, created in 1945 and now administered by the Diocese of Chimbote. It holds over 800 tree species and includes a natural lagoon, an Olympic swimming pool, rowboats and pedal boats, quad-bike circuits and a paintball area. A locomotive from the 1970s, the only physical trace of Chimbote's former railway, stands on the grounds.

The nursery was established in 1945 as a joint initiative between Peru and a US health cooperation organization. This partnership shaped its early development as a reforestation and green space project for the surrounding region.

The name comes from the site's function as a tree nursery; it was declared Chimbote's ecological heritage in 1992. Visitors can see a locomotive from the 1970s, the only physical evidence of Chimbote's former railway system, and the grounds host turtles, monkeys, a penguin and a sajino.

The site is open from Tuesday to Sunday and spreads across a large, flat area with various activity zones scattered throughout. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk considerable distances, and bring water as much of the grounds are exposed to sun.

The grounds house a collection of animals including turtles, a penguin, monkeys, and an ocelot. The site also attracts migratory birds that use the trees and open spaces as a temporary habitat during their seasonal journeys.