Ecotourism: The enchanted forests of northern Peru
In Piura, Lambayeque and Tumbes one can find uniquely preserved forests which can not be found in any part of the world, ideal for nature experiences and adventure. If you look at the map of Peru, you may notice that many of the protected areas lay within the country border line. It's smart policy of Sernanp, the entity responsible for the declaration and management of these protected areas: preserving these natural habitat and its borders. When you cross the border with Ecuador, the Peruvian northern border, you note that the dry forest occupies large areas, while in Ecuador is much more intervened and affected. NATURE AND CULTURE This dry forest is a unique ecosystem on the planet. Peru stores in its territory highlights of global biodiversity and nature. The equatorial dry forest, which honours its name because most of the year is arid and depends for its life on rains from December to March and is located in the departments o...