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Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve

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Area
  
494 km²

Established
  
1979

Nearest city
  
Guayaquil

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Location
  
Ecuador Guayas Province

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

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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

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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

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Canoe trips through mangrove areas allow the viewing of many unique species of Fauna. HIking is also an option here.

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References

Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve Wikipedia
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