Punta Sal, Tumbes - The Tumbes region is the smallest region of Peru and also the northernmost. It is located near the border with Ecuador. Despite its size, it is home to extremely varied terrain which attracts equally varied tourists. The coast of the department is defined by white sand beaches such as Punta Sal and Zorritos. The protected areas of Cerros de Amotape National Park, Tumbes Reserved Zone and the Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary are all attracted to by tourists world wide.

The Cerros de Amotape National Park is home to a variety of wildlife such as the Andean condor, the little spotted cat, the red deer, the peccary, the northern anteater, the spectacled bear, the grey deer, and the Guayaquil squirrel. The Mangroves are made up of aquatic forests home to birds such as black hawks, egrets, and other types of birds.

The swamps also contain American crocodile farms a species which is nearing extinction. The department’s cuisine is exquisite and is created using local resources such as black scallops and crabs. More than 50% of the land area of this department is located in national parks.


Ucayali - The region of Ucayali is located in the Peruvian Amazon. Its capital, Pucallpa is the second largest city in the Peruvian Amazon after Iquitos. The department is home to a variety of geological monuments such as waterfalls. Tourist lodges are abundant in the region allowing visitors to experience the Peruvian Amazon firsthand.

The large bodies of water such as the jungle rivers and lakes are perfect for aquatic sports such as water skiing, rowing, and fishing. The Ucayali river passes through the department and is the regions most important mode of transportation.