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El Zarza

Ecuador, Zamora Chinchipe

El Zarza

LocationEcuador, Zamora Chinchipe
RegionZamora Chinchipe
TypeWildlife Refuge
Coordinates-3.7500°, -78.7000°
Established2006
Area36.96
Nearest CityYantzaza (15 km)
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About El Zarza

El Zarza Wildlife Refuge is a 3,696-hectare protected area in Zamora Chinchipe province adjacent to the Cordillera del Condor biological reserves. The refuge protects montane rainforest ecosystems that serve as critical habitat for endangered species including the spectacled bear, mountain tapir, and numerous endemic bird species. It was established by Conservation International and forms part of a larger conservation complex protecting the Condor mountain range biodiversity corridor.

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Where is El Zarza located?

El Zarza is located in Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador at coordinates -3.75, -78.7.

How do I get to El Zarza?

To get to El Zarza, the nearest city is Yantzaza (15 km).

How large is El Zarza?

El Zarza covers approximately 36.96 square kilometers (14 square miles).

When was El Zarza established?

El Zarza was established in 2006.