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.

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.

Canoe trips through mangrove areas allow the viewing of many unique species of Fauna.