Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve

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

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• Cajas
• Cotopaxi
• Galápagos
• Llanganates
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• Yasuni

Biological Reserves

• Limoncocha
• Maquipucuna

Ecological Reserves

• Antisana
• Arenillas
• Cayambe Coca
• Cayapas Mataje
• Churute Mangroves
• Cofán Bermejo
• Cotacachi Cayapas
• El Ángel
• Illinizas
• Mache Chindul

Geobotanical Reserves

• Pululahua

Wildlife Reserves

• Chimborazo
• Corazón Island
• Cuyabeno
• El Salado

Wildlife Refuges

• Pasochoa
• Muisne River Mangroves
• Santa Clara Island

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• El Boliche
• Parque Lago

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• El Condor

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• Galápagos

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