Tumbes Mangals National Sanctuary

Welcome esteemed traveler to the Northwest of Peru. You are standing at the threshold of one of the most vital ecological systems on our planet. …

We have now arrived at Puerto Veinticinco, the primary gateway and official entrance to the national sanctuary. Take a moment to observe the bustling activity that defines this crucial staging area. …

We are now gently gliding through the incredibly serene waters of the Paracas Artificial Canal. As our guide maneuvers the boat with measured strokes of the oar, you will notice how the dense canopy of branches begins to…

Behold the magnificent expanse of the Estero Grande, or the Great Estuary. We have emerged from the narrow, shaded confines of the artificial canal into this vast, brilliant, sunlit basin. …

We have now successfully disembarked onto the Sendero Interpretativo, the Interpretive Trail. This beautifully constructed, elevated wooden boardwalk allows us to penetrate deep into the incredibly dense heart of the mangrove…

Welcome to the Mirador de los Cangrejos, the Crab Viewpoint. From this wonderfully elevated platform, you have an entirely unobstructed view of the expansive, dark mud flats sloping steadily down toward the tidal channels. …

We have now expertly navigated our vessel into the incredibly expansive waters of the Canal Internacional, the International Canal. As you look across the rippling, wide surface, you are gazing directly at the sovereign,…

Rising majestically from the deep, brackish waters directly before us is the Isla de los Pajaros, the Island of the Birds. Even from this considerable distance, you can clearly see that the trees here are completely frosted in…

We have successfully reached the absolute physical edge of the sanctuary. Welcome to Punta Capones. …

As our boat gently touches the wooden docks of Puerto Veinticinco once again, we come to the highly profound conclusion of our expedition through the Tumbes Mangals National Sanctuary. We have comprehensively traveled from the…