Corazon Island is a natural reserve located near San Vicente and Bahia de Caráquez that protects 800 hectares of mangroves. It has wooden paths that allow visitors to observe the diverse flora and fauna, including many bird species. Popular dishes include plantain bollos, bolones, and corviches. Santa Clara Island is 5 hectares west of Puerto Bolivar, with warm tropical weather. It can only be accessed by boat and is good for observing seabirds. San Vicente Beach is located in Manabi province, ideal for water sports and sunbathing. The local economy and cuisine centers around agriculture, fishing, and seafood dishes like crab viche and shell rice.

1. Coast Region

2. Corazon Island
 It is a natural reserve that protects two islands with 800 hectares of mangroves,
the main islands are the Corazon island, Fragatas and the Island of the Sun.
 It is located on the estuary of the Chone River near the cities of San Vicente and
Bahia de Caráquez.
 The climate of the island ranges between 25°C - 30°C throughout the year, its
annual precipitation is less than 500 mm.

3. What to do
 Observation of the biodiversity of flora and fauna that produces the island.
 has a wooden path that allows the entrance into the mangrove by means of a short
walk of 400 meters where the tourist will be able to experience a unique natural
environment.
 The large number of birds is another major attraction here is referred to one of the
largest frigate colonies of Latin America . has (91 species of birds), including marine
and aquatic species.
 It is possible to visit with the high tide in order to be able to cross through the
tunnels of mangrove.

4. Gatronomy
 Plantain and peanut Bollos
maní
 Plantain Bolones
 Plantain Corviches
 Seco de carne
 Crab Viche
 Shrimp Viche

5. Santa Clara Island
 Location
It is located in the entrance of the Gulf of Guayaquil at 43 kilometers to the west of
Puerto Bolivar, in Jambelí (El Oro)
 Extension
five hectares on land and two nautical miles around the islands and islets.
 Weather
Its climate is warm tropical and is influenced by the sea currents.

6. What to do
 The place is not inhabited by people, but sometimes some tourists visit it,
since is appropriate for the observation of seabirds and shorebirds.
 The high degree of erosion of their land prevents the development of
tourism, so that the sightseeing is done from the boats.
 You can go only by waterway from Puerto Bolivar and Puerto Pitahaya. There
are islands near Santa Clara where tourism has been developed.

7.  This type of flora is typical of the tropical desert environments of the northern and
southern coast of the Gulf of Guayaquil.
 It has four species of mammals, 29 birds, four species of reptiles and 37 of
invertebrates.

8. San Vicente Beach
 Location:
 The beach of San Vicente is located in the northern
center of the Manabi province, in the canton of San
Vicente.
 Region:
 Costa
 Province:
 Manabi
 Latitude:0° 35' 20.89" S
 Length:80° 24' 11.36" or
 Climate:24º C to 30º C

9. What to do
 It is the ideal place for sunbathing or various
water sports.
 Its inhabitants are engaged in agriculture,
livestock, fisheries, trade and tourism.
It has a wide variety of places to enjoy the sun and
make beach tourism, do bird watching and a
panoramic view from the different viewpoints.
 In the San Vicente Beach you can enjoy a rich
and varied gastronomy based on seafood.

10. Gastronomy
 Crab Viche
 Shell rice
 ceviche
 shells
 fried fish
 shrimp ceviche
 bandeja marinera
 encebollado
 plantain bolones
 caldo de bola
 caldo de gallina criolla