Zarumilla Province Aguas Verdes 27 km to the north of the city of Tumbes (30 min. by car). This is an important city for commerce because of its location on the border. The International Bridge connects it with the Ecuadorian city of Huaquillas.
Tumbes National Mangrove Sanctuary 30 km to the north of the city of Tumbes (50 min. by car), in the district of Aguas Verdes. Ticket entry. This forest consists of five species of mangrove (red, crimson, white, black and buttonwood). This characteristic means it has rich biodiversity, with more than 148 bird species, 41 plant species, 135 fish species and 16 of crustaceans (the black scallop is the outstanding example) and 74 species of mollusk. The environment is conducive to ecotourism, experiential tourism and adventure sports.
Punta Capones Beach 4 hr. by rowboat / 1 hr. by motorboat from Port 25 at the Tumbes National Mangrove Sanctuary. The main quality of this virgin beach is the warmth of its waters. A large number of red crabs congregate on its shores between January and April, offering the visitor a rare natural spectacle.
The Tumbes National Reserve 51 km to the northeast of the city of Tumbes (3 hr. by car). The reserve’s 19,266.72 hectares are the refuge of characteristic coastal species (such as the coastal fox), mountain species (the Andean condor) and species of the Amazon (the jaguar). It is also the habitat of endangered species such as the Tumbes mantled howler monkey and the white-headed capuchin (the only two species of monkey on the Peruvian coast), the Tumbes crocodile and the northwestern o er. The angolo, the kapok and the Peruvian carob feature among the most representative species of plants. The ideal time to visit the reserve is when it is not raining, between the months of May and November.
