Tumbes
Home to a variety of ecosystems, the region of Tumbes is the place you want to be in if you love water. After all, it’s based near Peru’s coast, and it hosts a number of luscious beaches, including Punta Sal and its white sands, Caleta Grau and La Cruz’ dramatic coastline, and Zorritos Beach. Then there’s Puerto Pizarro and its crocodile farms adjacent to its vibrant beach. There are a number of interesting national reserves worth visiting, including Amotape Hills National Park and Tumbes National Reserve. These parks offer mangrove swamps, tropical rainforests, dry forests, and mountain ranges. A tropical paradise indeed, you should expect to be jumping between sessions of deep relaxation and thrilling hiking adventures through the prettiest landscapes Tumbes has to offer.