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InGuayaquil, theMinisterio del Ambiente, Av. Quito 402 and Solano,
10th floor,
4-2397-730, can arrange canoe trips in the reserve. To
get there from Guayaquil, take a bus toward the city of Machalá and
ask to be let off at the Churute Information Center. By car, travel
southeast out of town toward the suburb of Durán, then head east to-
ward the town of El Tríunfo. Turn south at Km 26, well before El
Tríunfo, and drive towardMachalá. The sign for the reserve entrance
is on the right side of the road about 10 minutes after the turn. In-
quire at theMinistry of Tourismoffice (Visitor Information section) in
Guayaquil for visiting the mangrove estuaries.
In case you need to ask, all roads are described
as “Vía a” and then the name of the major town
in the direction you are heading.
Chasquitur
,
4-2281-085/084, at Urdaneta 1418 and Av. del
Ejercito, offers trips to Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve. Other
local excursions include visits to mangrove forests, beaches and
coastal islands. In Machalá, try
La Mondea Tours
at Rocafuerte
518 between Junín and Tarqui,
7-562-230. They also have offices in
Guayaquil.
Where to Stay
ACCOMMODATIONS PRICE SCALE
Unless otherwise noted, prices are per room, up to double
occupancy. Some prices are per person, particularly with all-
inclusive packages, but these generally include meals, lodging,
guide services and other amenities.
$........................Under $25
$$.......................$26to$50
$$$......................$51to$100
$$$$ ......................Over $100
Guayaquil
Other than the luxury chains, hotels in Guayaquil gener-
ally maintain lower standards and higher prices than
elsewhere in the region. Fortunately, it's the rare occasion
that an outdoor enthusiast has to spend more than a day
or two in Guayaquil.
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