El Morro PierPlayas

Johanna Fabre R.

El Morro Estuary Wildlife refugeLocation: 9km from Playas,

Guayas province

Small fishing villageTouristic atractions:Mangrove swampDolphin EstuaryBirds IslandSportsEl Morro ChurchEl Morro HillFlora: carob cullulle, Muyu, acacia, cascol,

plum, rattan, kapok, pitajaya, rafting

El Morro Church

El Muerto HillGetting off the beaten path

Estuary

Pelican

Blue footed booby

Gull

Pink Heron

Albatross

Mockingbirs

Frigate

Birds Island

Bottle nosed dolphins

Lenght: 3 hours. Estuary: (1h30)looking for the dolphins and

learning about flora. Birds Island: Getting off in the island and

observing birds.

The trip

Impact on the locals

Government have built a pier, and trained the community in environmental education for the preservation of the Wildlife refuge.

Also they have grown a culture of tourism. They have found a compromise for preserving the

beauty of the nature around them. Their way of life is simple. Even though they make a

living with the touristic activities, they don’t take advantage of this. Prices for the different activities are affordable for the common national tourist.

El Morro Pier

Possible contamination of the water if fuel spill occurs.

Shrimp pools located in the area.

Impact on the environment