Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve
| Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve | |
| Location | Ecuador Guayas Province |
| Nearest city | Guayaquil |
| Coordinates | 2°30′32″S 79°44′38″W / 2.509°S 79.744°W |
| Area | 494 km² |
| Established | 1979 |
Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve is located in the Guayas Province of Ecuador. The 86,589-acre (350.41 km2) nature reserve is located 25 miles (40 km) from Guayaquil.
Fauna
The many lakes located in the park are great ways to view many aquatic birds and tortoises.[1] Ducks, herons, woodpeckers, badgers, anteaters, shrimp and crabs inhabit the inlets in the lakes.[2]
Flora
Near the water are many mangrove formations. Oak, ebony, silk-cotton trees and balsa are some trees found in the dry forests. Around most of the park orchids and bromeliads cover the landscape.
Attractions
Canoe trips through mangrove areas allow the viewing of many unique species of fauna.[2] Hiking is also an option here.
See also
References
- ^ "Mangrove-Churute Ecological Reserve". www.birdlife.org. Archived from the original on 15 August 2014.
- ^ a b Ponce, Santiago (July 26, 2014). "Manglares Churute, un atractivo turístico con tres ecosistemas unidos". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-11-24.