Discover the City of
Tumbes
Located at Peru's northernmost tip, Tumbes is the capital city of the region.
A seaside town, Tumbes is famous for its black clam ceviche.
With a population of 164,404, its tropical climate draws a steady stream of visitors eager for birdwatching, exploring medicinal plants, or simply taking in a magical coastal setting.
Trade, tourism, fishing, and agriculture drive the local economy, along with the oil industry.
The fishing village of Puerto Pizarro serves as the gateway to the mangroves, where seawater mingles with river water to create a rich, diverse ecosystem.
Tumbes is also the entry point to the Tumbes Reserved Zone, home to a pocket of tropical forest along Peru's Pacific coast.
