Bosque de Pómac Historic Sanctuary () is a protected area in Peru located in the region of Lambayeque. This area preserves part of the Tumbes-Piura dry forests and several pyramids in Batán Grande archaeological complex built by Pre-Columbian cultures.
Geography Bosque de Pómac is located in the district of Pitipo, Ferreñafe Province, in the northern Peruvian region of Lambayeque. This area is in a coastal plain, part of the Pacific coast tropical desert, and also in the middle valley of the La Leche river.
Ecology The area is densely covered by a tropical dry forest ecosystem, dominated by trees of the genus Prosopis. Birds seen in the area include: the Peruvian thick-knee, the burrowing owl, the Amazilia hummingbird, etc.
Archaeology There are 36 Pre-Columbian pyramids inside the area, which is an important source of archaeological discoveries, especially from the Sican culture.
References
See also Batán Grande Iperu, tourist information and assistance Tourism in Peru Natural and Cultural Peruvian Heritage Sican culture