Punta Sal Manglares Cerros de Amotape Cabeza de Vaca Site

PRINCIPAL  ATTRACTIONS The Beaches: The principal attractions of the Department of Tumbes are the beautiful beaches of white sand and lukewarm waters. Since the department is located in a tropical zone, its possible to enjoy the sea breeze with sun, all year round. It stands out to the North of the city of Tumbes, the beaches of Puerto Pizarro with its "Isla de Amor" and Isla Jeli", were it can be rented boats for small excursions.  To the South of the city, there are beaches such as: Playa Hermosa, Caleta Cruz, Caleta Grau, Puerto Loco, Santa Rosa and Zorritos, which is a small port were small fishing boats and yatchs of deep-sea fishing can land. Heading more to the South is Bocapan, Cancas and Punta Sal. MANGLARES (Mangroves): Are vegetations formations, in shapes of extensive aquatic forests that grow in swampy areas and muddy lands giving a exotic atmosphere. In our country it's only found in these lands that are irrigated by the Tumbes river. The Manglares extend from the left bank of the Tumbes river to the right side, being this area the mostly occupied by this vegetation all the way up to the International Channel of Punta Capones (Puerto Pizarro). In this area, there is a lot of Conchas Negras (Black Oysters). To be able to see this place its recommended to take a small trip on a boat in the Rio Tumbes -Desembocadura - Puerto Pizarro. FORESTS The National Forest of Tumbes: With an area of 75,102 hectares, located in the province of Tumbes and Zarumilla. The special geographic location and its climate permits a variety of Flora and Fauna (Deer, small tigers, otorongo, partridges, etc.). National Park Cerros de Amotape: With an extension of 91,300 hectares, located in the south east of the department of Tumbes (and part of the department of Piura). It also includes the area called Coto de Caza El Angolo. ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLACES Fortaleza de Los Tumpis (Tumpis Fortress): Located in the area of "Cabeza de Vaca" (Corrales), 5 kms. From the city of Tumbes. It has been found platforms that possibly belong to the main Temple. Cementerio de Garbanzal: Located in the district of San Juan de La Virgen. The remains founded belong to a cemetery that had a shape of a terrace.

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