Regional Divisions
Due to variations in ceramics and other material culture, Chorrera culture is divided into regional variants. These include:
- Mafa Phase, northern Esmeraldas Province
- Tachina Phase, southern Esmeraldas Province
- Tabuchula Phase, northern Manabí Province
- Engoroy Phase, Santa Elena Peninsula and Guayas coastal region
- Chorrera proper, Guayas River Basin
- Early Jubones Phase, southeastern Guaya and western Azuay Province
- Arenillas Phase, El Oro Province.
Other regions exhibit a strong Chorrera influence.
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