Reserva Ecológica Mache Chindul
Its name derives from the location of the ridges Chindul Mache, this book occupies a middle region between the western cordillera of the Andes and the Pacific Ocean has therefore become a region of high biological and endemic. Located in the provinces of Esmeraldas and Manabi, was created on August 9, 1996, with an area of ??119,172 ha.
The geographical position favors the balance of water rushing toward preventing its way lower parts, which cause widespread flooding. Some consider Chindul Mache as the continuation of the Colombian-Ecuadorian Choco.
Ecological aspects In this story the weather is warm in the lowlands and subtropical in the foothills of Mache Chindul. The temperature varies between 22-26 degrees Celsius, the hottest months are February to May. The rainfall reaches 3000 mm. year, therefore is an area of ??abundant rains and constant fog. The low elevation mountain formations, similar to a topography, undulating hills and small stream, its height ranges from 300 to 800msnm.
Hydrological wealth is represented by rivers: Mughal Atacames Tione, Coaque, Cheve and Cojimies. Tourist Attractions Are attractive Cube Lagoon, north of the reservation. Bilsa biological reserve east of the reserve, which is private, and a number of waterfalls, rivers and natural reservoirs of the rivers such as the Boca del Rio Sucio.
Diversity Species found in the flora in the raft, guarumo, sande, matapalos, Chaput, lignum vitae, guadaripo, oak, ebony, chonta pambil etc. On wildlife can include shad, hunachiche, guagsa, X, hawks, vulture, Andean bear, howler monkeys, bats, anteaters.
Hazards The main danger is indiscriminate logging, both areas which are protected as the surrounding areas.
Access Routes The main entrance is via Quinindé Santo Domingo, from the village of Herrera is continued and the lagoon, this road also reaches the reserve Bilsa. You can also enter by Esmeraldas, Atacames, Muisne and Pedernales, it is advisable to do so in periods of dry season and accompanied by experienced guides.
