Ecological ReserveInternational conservation network
Manglares Churute
Pacific coast (Guayas)Designated in 1979499 km²
The largest protected mangrove on Ecuador's mainland coast, less than an hour from Guayaquil
Area
499 km²
Protection category
IUCN VI
Área protegida con uso sostenible de recursos —
Designated in
1979
Declared in 1979, Manglares Churute protects the largest mangrove system on Ecuador's mainland coast, less than an hour from the city of Guayaquil, combining coastal mangrove with tropical dry forest and wooded hills in a geographically compact and accessible area.
Location
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2 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.
Manglares Churute: 8 documented species
Mammals3Birds3Reptiles2
Threatened:
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Ecuador, where Manglares Churute lies.
Tropical rainforestMarine / coastalTundra / polar
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
204 km away
245 km away
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Ecuador?
Now is a good time: Whale shark and hammerhead aggregation at Darwin and Wolf (June to November (cool season))
Now is a good time: Whale shark and hammerhead aggregation at Darwin and Wolf (June to November (cool season))
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