Zona reservada Ancón, Protected area in Lima Department, Peru

Zona reservada Ancón is a protected coastal area near Lima combining bay waters, desert lowlands, and hills touched by seasonal moisture from the ocean. The site protects distinct ecosystems within a single landscape where marine and arid environments meet.

The area was designated a reserved zone on 28 November 2011, according to the German-language source, while the Spanish article cites Ministerial Resolution No. 140-2013-MINAM of 10 May 2013. It is administered by SERNANP, the state agency for natural protected areas. The reserve covers 104.52 km², of which 21.93 km² lie over the Bay of Ancón and 82.59 km² belong to the Parque Ecológico Nacional Antonio Raimondi inland.

The wildlife here reflects how the marine and desert ecosystems support each other, creating a living landscape where seabirds and marine mammals depend on the sheltered waters. This interdependence shapes what visitors see when exploring the protected zone.

The area sits along the coast near Lima and can be accessed through established routes that connect to the city. Conditions change with the seasons, with cooler misty weather in winter affecting visibility and ground moisture in the hills.

The reserve covers 2,193.01 hectares split between the Bay of Ancón and the hills behind the coast, and the Panamericana and the town of Ancón lie between its two parts. It was created by Ministerial Resolution Nº 140-2013-MINAM, and the German-language source gives a different founding date, 28 November 2011, under SERNANP management.