- Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve
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Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve Location 
Ecuador
Guayas ProvinceNearest city Guayaquil Coordinates 2°30′32″S 79°44′38″W / 2.509°S 79.744°WCoordinates: 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.
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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 and Other
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
Protected areas of EcuadorNational Parks Biological Reserves Limoncocha · GalápagosEcological Reserves Antisana · Arenillas · Cayambe Coca · Cayapas Mataje · Cofán Bermejo · Cotacachi Cayapas · El Ángel · Illinizas · Mache Chindul · Churute MangrovesGeobotanical Reserves Wildlife Reserves Wildlife Refuges Pasochoa · Muisne River Mangroves · Santa Clara IslandNational Recreational Parks El Boliche · Parque LagoBinational Parks El CondorCategories:- Protected areas of Ecuador
- Guayas Province
- Ecuador geography stubs
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