Correagua

Here, rice is more than food: it is culture, identity, and a living model of how local production and biodiversity conservation can coexist. Correagua reflects the global challenge of balancing tradition, healthy eating, and sustainability—showing that change begins at the very origin of what we eat.

Why visit this site?

  • A real model of sustainable agriculture.

  • A connection between food and environmental care.

  • Authentic Manabí agricultural landscape.

  • Living and productive rural identity.

  • Inspiration drawn from the source of our food.

Main Attractions

  • Low-impact flooded rice fields.

  • Agricultural landscape and wetlands.

  • Traditional farming knowledge.

  • Relationship between cultivation and biodiversity.

  • Local food culture.

Brief Historical or Cultural Context

In Correagua, for generations, rice has been more than just a crop: it is a dietary staple, a collective memory, and a community livelihood. Agricultural practices have adapted to the natural environment, preserving the balance between production and conservation, and solidifying an identity deeply linked to the land and water.

Available Experiences

  • Interpretive tour of the rice fields.

  • Observation of sustainable agricultural practices.

  • Interaction with local producers.

  • Educational experience on conscious eating.

Suggested Duration

Half day

Activity Level

Easy

Accessibility

Vehicle access to the community + short walks through agricultural areas.

Best Time to Visit

Year-round (ideal during cultivation and harvest cycles).

Location

  • Canton: Portoviejo

  • Parish / Community: Correagua Community

  • GPS Coordinates: Approx. 1.05° S / 80.45° W

How to Get There

From Portoviejo, access via rural road towards the Correagua community. Arrival by private vehicle or with local guidance.

Sustainability / Community Focus

Correagua is a living example of responsible production. The community promotes agricultural practices that protect the ecosystem, strengthen food sovereignty, and demonstrate that local agriculture can contribute to global sustainability challenges.

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