Se ubica en el litoral de la costa noreste del Perú, distrito y provincia de Zarumilla en la región de Tumbes y abarca una extensión de 2,972 hectáreas.
El Santuario se estableció el año 1988 con el propósito de conservar y proteger una muestra importante del ecosistema manglar del país.
El manglar es hogar de varias especies de aves y es un importante lugar de paso para decenas de aves migratorias; además brinda sustento y protección a gran diversidad de peces, moluscos y crustáceos (conchas negras y langostinos). Es el hábitat de una gran diversidad de especies de flora y fauna silvestres (la tortuga marina, el mapache u oso manglero, la nutria del noreste, entre otros).
El Santuario Nacional Manglares de Tumbes está formado por bosques ribereños de árboles de mangle y otras especie, su suelo es inestable y fangoso. La zona recibe corrientes de agua del océano Pacífico y de los ríos Zarumilla y Jubones. El área presenta también bosques secos ecuatoriales que se localizan en la parte central de algunas islas y en las zonas aledañas al manglar. El paisaje se completa con las pampas hipersalinas y los bancos de arena. La superficie terrestre se modifica según las mareas, corrientes costeras y flujo de sedimentos que arrastra el río.
El Santuario está distribuido en cinco zonas, la mayoría reservada para trabajadores e investigadores.
La Zona de Protección Estricta comprende la isla las Almejas y los esteros Lagarto y La soledad
La Zona Silvestre comprende las islas Correa, Matapalo, Chalaquera, Roncal y algunos sectores de los canales de marea.
La Zona de Uso Especial sitios ocupados por delegaciones de la Policía y la Marina
La Zona de Recuperación lugares transitorios dañados por el hombre y en proceso de restauración.
La Zona de Uso Turístico y Recreativo cuenta con la infraestructura adecuada para observar la vida animal, la flora y los paisajes.
Al Santuario se llega desde la ciudad de Tumbes primero viajando a Zarumilla a 23 kilómetros de distancia y de allí tomando un desvío de pista sin asfaltar hacia la localidad de El Algarrobo. Ya en territorio de los manglares el recorrido por el Santuario solo se realiza en embarcaciones de agencias autorizadas, por eso el visitante debe contratar los servicios de una empresa confiable.
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Located on the coast of the northeastern coast of Peru, district and province of Zarumilla in the region of Tumbes and covers an area of 2.972 hectares.
The Sanctuary was established in 1988 with the aim to preserve and protect a significant sample of the mangrove ecosystem in the country.
The mangrove is home to several species of birds and is an important rest stop for dozens of migratory birds also provides support and protection of diversity of fish, molluscs and crustaceans (black scallops and shrimp). It is the habitat of a wide diversity of flora and fauna (sea turtles, raccoon or bear swamp, the nutria in the Northeast, among others).
The Tumbes National Sanctuary consists of riparian forests of mangrove trees and other species, soil is unstable and muddy. The area receives streams of the Pacific Ocean and rivers and Jubones Zarumilla. The area also has equatorial dry forests are located in the middle of some islands and in areas adjacent to mangroves. The landscape is completed with the pampas hypersaline and sandbars. The land area is changed with the tides, coastal currents and sediment flux carried by the River.
The Sanctuary is divided into five areas, mostly reserved for workers and researchers.
Strict Protection Zone comprises the island of Clams and Lizard creeks and Loneliness
The Wilderness Area includes the islands Correa, Matapalo, Chalaquera, Roncal and some sections of the tidal channels.
Special Use Zone delegations sites occupied by the Police and Navy
Recovery Zone transitory places damaged by man and in the process of restoration.
Area Tourism and Recreation Use with adequate infrastructure to observe the wildlife, flora and landscapes.
Sanctuary can be reached from the city of Tumbes first Zarumilla traveling at 23 miles away and then taking a dirt road detour to the town of El Algarrobo. And mangroves in the territory of the tour for the shrine is only performed on vessels authorized agencies, so the visitor must engage the services of a reliable company.
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Santuario Nacional Manglares de Tumbes - Peru
Located on the coast of the northeastern coast of Peru, district and province of Zarumilla in the region of Tumbes and covers an area of 2.972 hectares.
The Sanctuary was established in 1988 with the aim to preserve and protect a significant sample of the mangrove ecosystem in the country.
The mangrove is home to several species of birds and is an important rest stop for dozens of migratory birds also provides support and protection of diversity of fish, molluscs and crustaceans (black scallops and shrimp). It is the habitat of a wide diversity of flora and fauna (sea turtles, raccoon or bear swamp, the nutria in the Northeast, among others).
The Sanctuary is divided into five areas, mostly reserved for workers and researchers.
Strict Protection Zone comprises the island of Clams and Lizard creeks and Loneliness
The Wilderness Area includes the islands Correa, Matapalo, Chalaquera, Roncal and some sections of the tidal channels.
Special Use Zone delegations sites occupied by the Police and Navy
Recovery Zone transitory places damaged by man and in the process of restoration.
Area Tourism and Recreation Use with adequate infrastructure to observe the wildlife, flora and landscapes.