Los Manglares de Tumbes
Peru, Tumbes
Los Manglares de Tumbes
LocationPeru, Tumbes
RegionTumbes
TypeNational Sanctuary
Coordinates-3.4170°, -80.2830°
Established1988
Area29.72
Nearest CityTumbes (15 km)
About Los Manglares de Tumbes
Los Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary protects Peru's largest remaining mangrove forest, covering the Zarumilla estuary near the Ecuadorian border. The sanctuary shelters the American crocodile, several mangrove-dependent bird species, and serves as critical nursery habitat for marine species. It is a Ramsar wetland and the only SERNANP-managed area in Peru dedicated specifically to mangrove ecosystem conservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Los Manglares de Tumbes located?
Los Manglares de Tumbes is located in Tumbes, Peru at coordinates -3.417, -80.283.
How do I get to Los Manglares de Tumbes?
To get to Los Manglares de Tumbes, the nearest city is Tumbes (15 km).
How large is Los Manglares de Tumbes?
Los Manglares de Tumbes covers approximately 29.72 square kilometers (11 square miles).
When was Los Manglares de Tumbes established?
Los Manglares de Tumbes was established in 1988.