Lugares turísticosZorritos Beach
Golden sand and warm waters 30 minutes from the city.
Lugares turísticos
Los Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary
- Monday to Sunday: 08:00 – 16:00 (Registration at El Algarrobo)
- SERNANP entrance fee + local boat navigation fee
- Zarumilla
About this place
The Los Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary protects 2,972 hectares of rare aquatic halophyte forest where marine currents meet the Gulf of Guayaquil. Administered by SERNANP, entry is coordinated through the El Algarrobo checkpoint. The sanctuary shelters 148 bird species, the endangered American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), and the mangrove raccoon, alongside traditional black clam (Anadara tuberculosa) extractors.
How to get there
Located 30 km north of Tumbes city via Panamericana Norte to Zarumilla, then access road to El Algarrobo control post.
Activities
- Canoeing and kayaking along tidal channels
- Birdwatching of 148 species (tiger heron, white ibis)
- Spotting the American crocodile and crab-eating raccoon
- Experiential tourism with artisanal black clam gatherers
Services
- SERNANP Interpretation Center
- Authorized canoe and kayak routes
- Certified local ecotourism guides
- Restrooms and parking at checkpoint
Keep exploring
Other places in Zarumilla and lugares turísticos
Lugares turísticos
Lugares turísticosPuerto Pizarro Mangroves
Boat rides through channels and birdwatching.
Lugares turísticosPunta Sal Beach
Crystal-clear waters in the far north of Peru.
