Bosque de Pomac Historic Sanctuary

The magic of an ancient forest, nature and history come together in the dry forest in an adventure that will allow you to discover the bond between the ancient Peruvians and their environment. In the middle of the last dense dry forest of carob trees in Peru, you will learn about the magic and mystery of the Sicán Kingdom, which developed in northern Peru between 900 and 1100 AD., as well as its enigmatic adobe pyramids and the amazing landscape in which they developed.

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General Information

For bird lovers, Pomac is an essential place. This tourist destination will allow you to know the best of the culture, the people, and its unique gastronomy.

6000

hectares of preserved dry forest

107

species of birds

Location

Province of Ferreñafe, Department of Lambayeque.

Extension

5887.38 hectares.

Recognitions

Visiting season

Recommended season:All year.

Weather:Dry.

Temperature:14 °C – 35 °C.

Rainy season:December to March

Type and hours of admission

Income Type:

Depending on the activities you do, you can visit the sanctuary on your own or with a tour operator. Enter here for tour operators authorized by Sernanp. aquí

Hours of attention to the PNA for tourist visits:

Monday to Friday from 8:30 - 13:00 h / 14:00 - 17:30 h.

Current entrance fees:

VALID FOR 1 DAY	VALID FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS	VALID FOR 4 TO 30 DAYS
General S/. 30.00 Nationals Adults S/. 11.00 - Minors¹ S/. 5.00 Locals² Adults S/. 5.00 - Minors¹ S/. 3.00	General S/. 60.00 Nationals Adults S/. 30.00 - Minors¹ S/. 15.00 Locals² S/. 15.00	General S/. 150.00 Nationals Adults S/. 75.00 - Minors S/. 35.00 Locals² S/. 35.00

VALID FOR 1 DAY

VALID FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS

VALID FOR 4 TO 30 DAYS

General
S/. 30.00

Nationals
Adults S/. 11.00 - Minors¹ S/. 5.00

Locals²
Adults S/. 5.00 - Minors¹ S/. 3.00

General
S/. 60.00

Nationals
Adults S/. 30.00 - Minors¹ S/. 15.00

Locals²
S/. 15.00

General
S/. 150.00

Nationals
Adults S/. 75.00 - Minors S/. 35.00

Locals²
S/. 35.00

^¹ Children from 5 to 16 years old. Children under 5 years old get free admission.
^² Local residents with presentation of ID.

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Free admission days:

PNA Anniversary, june 1st, World Tourism Day, september 27th.

PNA contact information:

E-mail

: shbosquedepomac@sernanp.gob.pe

Head of the PNA

: Sirley Bernabé. / Mobile: 968218443

How to get to the PNA?

Accesses and distances:

From Lima to Chiclayo:	by air in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
From Lima to Chiclayo:	by land in 12 hours / 770 km.
From Chiclayo to Bosque Pomac:

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Tourist routes, activities and services

Tourism sector Bosque de Pómac

The path of the cutter branch

Río Viejo route

Tourism sector: Tourism sector Bosque de Pómac

The path of the cutter branch

Here you can visit the Árbol Milenario (Millennium Tree), named for the local population. It is a carob tree (Prosopis pallida) that is almost 500 years old. The rural communities of muchik ancestry give it a mystical religious value due to its antiquity and imposing presence: a manifestation of this is the grotto that protects the wooden cross from the Árbol Milenario (Millennium Tree).

What to see?
Tourist attractions

Árbol Milenario (Millennium Tree).
Wildlife such as: rufus copetón, whistling flycatcher, woodpecker, turtupilín, chiscos, nightingale, chilala, among other birds.

To do?
Tourist activities

Bird watching.
Trekking.
Photography.
Bicycle rides.

Visitor services

Interpretation Center.
Sale of handicrafts and / or local products.
Accommodation in the PNA buffer zone.
Tour operators for bike rides.

Recommended time of visit for this route:

Minimum, 1 day.

Descargar operadores turísticos autorizados

Also find out which operators have the Aliados por la Conservación brand here

Tourism sector: Tourism sector Bosque de Pómac

Río Viejo route

For bird lovers, Pomac is an essential place. It is one of the 03 routes that the Sanctuary has for birdwatching, called Old River, which has this name because it was the old riverbed of the La Leche or Lercanlech River, and where you can see various species typical of the dry forest, enjoying the different songs and colors of these species with which this ecosystem is shared. In addition, you can visit the Karl Weiss house: here, the German engineer Karl Weiss Schereiber introduced the technified breeding of the European bee and where the most important bee honey producing families of the Z.A. and the basin started this activity. This place functioned as a technified honey production center, the first in the country. Today, the warehouses and rooms used can still be seen.

What to see?
Tourist attractions

Wildlife such as: striped woodpecker, bicolor hawk, white-naped squirrel.
Huaca La Merced Karl Weiss House.

To do?
Tourist activities

Birdwatching.
Trekking.
Photography.
Bicycle rides.
Visit to huaca La Merced.

Visitor services

Interpretation Center.
Sale of handicrafts and / or local products.
Accommodation in the PNA buffer zone.
Tour operators for bike rides.

Recommended time of visit for this route:

Half day.

Descargar operadores turísticos autorizados

Also find out which operators have the Aliados por la Conservación brand here

Live your experience in Bosque de Pomac HS

Visit the main attractions of the sanctuary by bicycle. Camp and take the tour in the afternoon to see an unforgettable sunset. The next day, watch the birds at 6:00 a.m.

Unique experiences, live them in the PNA

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Tips and recommendations for your visit

Enter and register in the PNA Checkpoints (PCV).
Follow the recommendations of the park rangers, they are your friends, and they are here to help you.
Walk only on the marked routes and trails.
Avoid using single-use plastics. Always carry cloth bags.
Respect the fauna, flora, and landscape of the site
Do not throw your waste on the trails: take it with you or dispose it in the available bins.
Bring comfortable clothes for walks.
Use repellent and sunscreen to protect yourself from UV rays.
Use appropriate clothing and accessories for your visit according to the weather and characteristics of the site.
Hire tour operators authorized by Sernanp.
Support the local economy.
Respect the PNA rules of conduct: a responsible visit contributes to the conservation of our protected areas.

Tour Operators

At the moment there are no tour operators

Materials for your visit

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Bosque de Pomac Historic Sanctuary

General Information

6000

107

Location

Extension

Recognitions

Visiting season

Recommended season:All year.

Weather:Dry.

Temperature:14 °C – 35 °C.

Rainy season:December to March

Type and hours of admission

Income Type:

Hours of attention to the PNA for tourist visits:

Current entrance fees:

Get your tickets

Free admission days:

PNA contact information:

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How to get to the PNA?

Accesses and distances:

Tourist routes, activities and services

Tourism sector Bosque de Pómac

The path of the cutter branch

Río Viejo route

Live your experience in Bosque de Pomac HS

Unique experiences, live them in the PNA

Tips and recommendations for your visit

Tour Operators

Materials for your visit

Image gallery

Video gallery

Nearby PNAs

Los Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary

Tell us about your visit

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