One of the charms that draws many domestic and foreign tourists to visit Peru is its biodiversity. In Lambayeque there are two paradises that are home to countless species. These are the Pómac Historical Forest Sanctuary and the Laquipampa Wildlife Refuge, which are both located in Lambayeque.
These ecosystems are so beautiful they would captivate anyone, especially ecotourism lovers. Pómac Forest offers visitors an unforgettable adventure; its cultural landscape includes the forest and the archaeological complex of Sicán. Here history and nature merge. The stunning beauty of the Forest spreads over an area of 5 887.38 hectares, at an altitude of between 80 and 300 meters.
The Laquipampa Refuge is located in the District of Incahuasi, in Ferreñafe Province in Lambayeque. The translation of the Quechua word Laquipampa is “pampa of tears”. It spans an area of 8 328.64 hectares and hosts a biodiversity that is well preserved. It also has an unaltered vegetative succession from dry to humid forest from 200 to 2 500 meters above sea level which is hard to find in other areas.
These majestic destinations allow the visitor to enjoy avitourism, also known as birdwatching or birding, an activity that consists of observing and studying different types of wild birds. The Big Day event is organized from November 27 to 29, 2014. It provides facilities for visitors to record as many birds as possible. These events are helping to position Peru as an ideal destination for birdwatching.
Pómac Forest is home to a number of typical dry forest species, specifically a diverse range of birds, some of which are endemic Peruvian birds. This makes it very attractive to birdwatchers. As well as Laquipampa Refuge, this is an excellent place to observe this species where special care is dedicated to the conservation and repopulation of the white-winged guan, an endangered bird.
Through these events we seek to diversify tourism, something which benefits all levels of the tourism chain. It should be noted that Peru is home to over 1 800 species of bird, ranking it as the country with the third largest number of bird species in the world. These two paradises offer their best warm weather to visitors between December and May, when birdwatching can be enjoyed at its best.