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Isla Corazon Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 63 photos

Frigatebirds at Isla Corazon - Isla Corazon

Canoeing in the mangroves

Isla Corazon is a heart shaped little island in the Chone River estuary, situated 8km from Bahía de Caraquez. One of the largest colonies of Frigatbirds in South America lives in the mangroves of the island and surroundings. It is an amazing sight to see all these birds where the males, to attract females, inflate their red chest pouch to the size of a basket ball. Besides Frigatebirds more than 60 other bird species have been registered here. Since 2002 it is a Refugio de Vida Silvestre and it is managed by the community of Puerto Portovelo. The local Fishermen’s Association took over the management of Isla Corazon in 1999. Fishing was not sustainable and they turned to eco-tourism, education and conservation of the fragile mangrove ecosystem. Thanks to restoration and reforestation of the mangroves the colony of Frigatebirds has tripled in size.

Puerto Portovelo

Last visit to Isla Corazon: Jul 2012
Intro Updated Oct 14, 2012
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Reviews (4)

Visiting Isla Corazon Things to Do (2)

As I arrived in Puerto Portovelo I registered and paid $15 (July 2012) for the tour. I know that two people who visited... more travel advice

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Birds at Isla Corazon Things to Do (2)

On Isla Corazon you can see one of the largest colonies of Frigatebirds in South America. It is the Magnificent... more travel advice

Lunch after visiting Isla Corazon Restaurants (1)

Arriving to Puerto Portovelo for the tour to Isla Corazon I asked if it was possible to eat lunch in the restaurant... more travel advice

To Isla Corazon from Bahía Transportation (1)

From Bahía I had planned to take the ferry and bus to Isla Corazon, but when I arrived to the pier a boat just left. I... more travel advice

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LoriPori Mar 4, 2013 at 4:10 AM

Love the pic of the red-breasted frigate bird - so colorful!
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  MalenaN Mar 4, 2013 at 8:41 AM
  
  Thank you Lori!
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globetrott Oct 25, 2012 at 9:42 PM

what a funny shape for an island and what a great wildlife to be found there !
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  MalenaN Oct 25, 2012 at 9:45 PM
  
  To see so many Frigatbirds was amazing!
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yumyum Oct 20, 2012 at 11:40 PM

Cool looking birds :-)
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  MalenaN Oct 20, 2012 at 11:46 PM
  
  Thank you Sonja! Yes, the frigatbirds are really funny with their big red pouches.