Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve
| Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve | |
|---|---|
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 Interactive map of Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve | |
| Location |  EcuadorGuayas 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
[edit]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
[edit]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.[citation needed]
Attractions
[edit]Canoe trips through mangrove areas allow the viewing of many unique species of fauna.[2] Hiking is also an option here.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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.
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