Tumbes
Peru, Tumbes
Tumbes
LocationPeru, Tumbes
RegionTumbes
TypeNational Reserve
Coordinates-3.8500°, -80.3000°
Established2006
Area751
Nearest CityTumbes (20 km)
About Tumbes
Tumbes National Reserve protects dry tropical forest and transitional ecosystems in the Tumbes region near the Ecuadorian border, complementing the adjacent Cerros de Amotape National Park and El Angolo Game Reserve within the UNESCO Noroeste Biosphere Reserve. The reserve harbors the American crocodile, white-winged guan, and jaguarundi within a mix of dry forest and riparian corridors. It plays a critical role in maintaining biological connectivity across the Tumbesian dry forest ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tumbes located?
Tumbes is located in Tumbes, Peru at coordinates -3.85, -80.3.
How do I get to Tumbes?
To get to Tumbes, the nearest city is Tumbes (20 km).
How large is Tumbes?
Tumbes covers approximately 751 square kilometers (290 square miles).
When was Tumbes established?
Tumbes was established in 2006.