• Area: 123.500 acres (49.984 ha)
• Date of Creation: September 26, 1979
• Altitude: 0 — 2.297 ft (0 - 700 m)

The Manglares Churute Reserve was included by the RAMSAR Convention in the list of the most important marine habitats of the world. The reserve is part of the Guayaquil Gulf, where the water from many rivers joins the ocean. This has formed many islands and canals, perfect for the growth of a mangrove forest and many animal species, especially during their juvenile stage. However, the deforestation of mangrove forest near the reserve to create pools for shrimp breeding is impacting the whole area.