Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve

Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve
Location	Ecuador Guayas Province
Nearest city	Guayaquil
Coordinates	2.509°S 79.744°W / -2.509; -79.744
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. Ducks, herons, woodpeckers, badgers, anteaters, shrimp and crabs inhabit the inlets in the lakes.

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. Hiking is also an option here.

See also

List of national parks in Ecuador