| Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve | |
| Location: | Guayas Province |
| Nearest City: | Guayaquil |
| Coordinates: | -2.509°N -79.744°W |
| Area: | 494 km² |
| Established: | 1979 |
Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve is located in the Guayas Province of Ecuador. The 86589acres nature reserve is located 25miles from Guayaquil.
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.
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.
Canoe trips through mangrove areas allow the viewing of many unique species of Fauna. Hiking is also an option here.