Tumbes Mangals National Sanctuary, National sanctuary in Zarumilla, Peru.
The coastal protected area spans 2,972 hectares, featuring a complex mangrove ecosystem with five distinct species of mangroves across multiple islands.
The Peruvian government established this sanctuary on March 2, 1988, to preserve the mangrove landscape along the Pacific coast near the Ecuador border.
Local communities rely on the sanctuary's natural resources, including black shells, red crabs, and shrimp, which form an integral part of regional cuisine.
Visitors can access the sanctuary through two routes from Zarumilla: a 7-kilometer path to El Algarrobo control post or a 5-kilometer route to Puerto 25.
The sanctuary provides habitat for 148 bird species, including the yellow-crowned night heron and the rufous-necked wood-rail, alongside American crocodiles.
Location: Tumbes Department
Inception: 1988
Operator: SERNANP
Website: http://sernanp.gob.pe/los-manglares-de-tumbes
GPS coordinates: -3.42000,-80.27500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
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