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El Pambilar

Ecuador, Esmeraldas

El Pambilar

LocationEcuador, Esmeraldas
RegionEsmeraldas
TypeWildlife Refuge
Coordinates0.8500°, -79.2500°
Established2008
Area31.23
Nearest CityEsmeraldas (80 km)
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About El Pambilar

El Pambilar Wildlife Refuge protects 3,123 hectares of extremely biodiverse lowland tropical forest in Esmeraldas province within the Chocó-Darien biodiversity hotspot. The refuge harbors spectacular wildlife including jaguars, tapirs, giant anteaters, and hundreds of bird species including many Chocó endemics. Located in the Río Onzole-El Pambilar sector, it fills a critical gap in the protected area network of northwestern Ecuador's rapidly deforesting Pacific lowlands.

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Where is El Pambilar located?

El Pambilar is located in Esmeraldas, Ecuador at coordinates 0.85, -79.25.

How do I get to El Pambilar?

To get to El Pambilar, the nearest city is Esmeraldas (80 km).

How large is El Pambilar?

El Pambilar covers approximately 31.23 square kilometers (12 square miles).

When was El Pambilar established?

El Pambilar was established in 2008.