From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Puerto Pizarro
Puerto Pizarro
Puerto Pizarro is a resort located thirteen miles from
the city of Tumbes, Peru. Its inhabitants are mostly fish-
ermen and seashell collectors.
Attractions
Its shallow waters allow windsurfing, water skiing, and
boating, making it a major tourist spot. Puerto Pizarro is
the starting point to visit Tumbes Mangals National Sanc-
tuary. Local guides are hired to bring tourist on boat trips
to nearby islands, where you can see wildlife. Another
point of interest is the Tumbes crocodile hatching place,
Sunset in the harbor. where one can see all stages of the growth of this animal.
This area is one of the remaining areas where the endan-
gered Tumbes Crocodile can be seen.
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Categories:
• Populated places in the Tumbes Region
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