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Sustainable Tourism in Piura and Tumbes

Learn about sustainable tourism in Piura and Tumbes and conservation initiatives being implemented to save the sea and forests of northern Peru.

Video: How is Machu Picchu Solving its Waste Problem?

The municipality of Machu Picchu is working to manage and dispose of the increasing daily mounds of waste produced by tourists and the hospitality industry.

New Oil Drilling in Peru’s Amazon Criticized at UN’s COP25 

Amazon Watch and indigenous leaders presented a report revealing plans for oil drilling in large areas of untouched Amazon forest.

Video: 3 Peruvian Orchids You Should Know About

Whether you're ascending a cobblestone trail to Machu Picchu or hiking the Amazon jungle, Peruvian orchids are sure to be close by.

The Cerros de Amotape National Park in Tumbes, Peru

Tumbes is home to many natural treasures, including the quietly alluring Cerros de Amotape National Park, a must visit if you are heading to northern Peru.

The National Mangrove Sanctuary of Tumbes, Peru

The Mangrove National Sanctuary of Tumbes is a haven for one of the world's rarest and most sensitive ecosystems and a must visit for travelers.