Cerro Blanco Forest is a tropical dry forest reserve in the Guayas province, Ecuador. It is located 20 minutes from the city of Guayaquil. Cerro Blanco supports more than 500 vascular plant species, one of the highlights is seeing the majestic ceibo trees up-close. Besides the ceibo, Cerro Blanco Forest is a birdwatcher's paradise home to more than 200 bird species, including hawks, kites, falcons, and more. It also has a diversity of mammals such as jaguar, ocelot, mantled howler monkey, kinkajou, agouti, collared peccary, and crab-eating raccoon, among other species. Several hikes are available, ranging in length and difficulty.

The reserve is one of the most accessible protected areas in Ecuador. It is located directly off the coastal highway from Guayaquil to Salinas, at kilometer 16. By bus, go to the terminal terrestre (bus terminal) and buy a ticket to Guayaquil-Salinas ($3). Ask the bus driver to stop at the park entrance. There is no miss, the entrance has many signs. Taxis charges $10-$15 one way. The access to the mangroves is via Puerto Hondo, a small community less than a kilometer further down the highway from Cerro Blanco.