This reserve is located in the province of El Oro, in the southwest of Ecuador, very close to the border with Peru. It is characterized by protecting dry ecosystems that include forests and scrubs. It also protects mangrove forests.
Endemism levels are as impressive as their biodiversity: there are many species that are found only in the equatorial dry forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru.
In the past, the area was a reserve for military practices, but given the importance of dry and semi-arid environments it was declared as an ecological reserve in order to preserve these ecosystems in perpetuity.
From Guayaquil: Take the Road to Machala (186 km), to the south east of Guayaquil, Machala is passed by Santa Rosa (26 km) and continues until you reach the city of Arenillas (21 km) in the province of El Oro.
From Arenillas: Take the Via Arenillas – Huaquillas until you find the entrance sign to the protected area. From here you travel 4 kilometres to the new Píntag base. To enter the reserve you need to coordinate with the Ministry of the Environment.
Grand Hotel Hernancor Saturday 22 February 2025
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