By: Cruz Peña Dayana

TUMBES
Where forests meet the sea. Its privileged location, at the extreme north of the Peruvian coast, gives Tumbes a
singularity worth appreciating. It is the only area in the country with the presence of the Pacific tropical forest and the
ecosystem such as mangroves, which are home to remarkable biodiversity. Do not forget to delight in the exquisite cuisine of
Tumbes, based on the products of its generous sea, or to acquire decorative beach crafts, fiber obtained from the banana stem.

Nature Beaches Gastronomy

The protected areas of Tumbes are accessible and
have unique ecological zones in Peru that offer the
opportunity to practice adventure tourism,
birdwatching and landscape photography.
The proximity to the equatorial line makes the
Tumbes beaches an ideal place for surfing, fishing
or simply for vacationers looking for sun and
relaxation.
The cuisine of Tumbes is recognized for its
dishes prepared with corvina, grouper, conger
eel, swordfish and seafood and mangroves
such as black shells, crabs, oysters, lobsters
and prawns.