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Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve: Exploring Cocoa Farms and Bird-Watching
4.6
27 Ratings
Guayaquil
Explore one of the critical areas within this expansive ecological preserve, witness the wide variety of exotic birds that live there, and gain insights into the various methods of cocoa planting. Experience a touch of history about the estate, stroll through the fields, create homemade chocolate, and savor a classic lunch.
Explore one of the critical areas within this expansive ecological preserve, witness the wide variety of exotic birds that live there, and gain insights into the various methods of cocoa planting. Experience a touch of history about the estate, stroll through the fields, create homemade chocolate, and savor a classic lunch.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute - Near Guayaquil we will visit the Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve. It is one of the most important sites of the reserve due to the amount of freshwater birds that inhabit the site. We make a tour by canoe for 40 minutes in which we visualize the formation of the largest in the Pacific coast of South…
- Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute - Near Guayaquil we will visit the Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve. It is one of the most important sites of the reserve due to the amount of freshwater birds that inhabit the site. We make a tour by canoe for 40 minutes in which we visualize the formation of the largest in the Pacific coast of South America estuary. Then we will walk the path of the Howlers. It is 1.4 kilometers walking through the tropical dry forest and you can see monkeys and birds native to the area. The tour is average. Mangroves are considered as an important Ramsar site located in the canton Naranjal, Guayas province 40 kilometers from the city of Guayaquil.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide
- Boat tour through the mangroves
- Lunch at the Cocoa Ranch
- Transfer in / out
- Bilingual guide
- Boat tour through the mangroves
- Lunch at the Cocoa Ranch
- Transfer in / out
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is sporty and confortable shoes
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A mosquito repellent its recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is sporty and confortable shoes
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A mosquito repellent its recommended
Location
Guayaquil
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(27 Ratings)
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Ulrike_r
Aug 28, 2023
We'd really recommend this excursion, it's so tranquille doing the boat trip and watching all the birds and wildlife! - Great experience! The boat trip through the mangroves was fantastic. As well as the monkey watching. A really special day however the stay at the kakao farm was rather short. Thanks again to the tour guide who made this trip unforgettable!
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584rochelles
Aug 7, 2023
Ecuador has so much to offer - Our tour guide was the best, thank you Jaime, for an amazing day! We learn so much about Ecuador and all it has to offer.
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Lisaprn1
Aug 4, 2023
Just go on this trip. You will enjoy yourself. !! - This was an amazing trip. My friend and I had such a great time. The canoe ride on the river, then off to the forest and see howler monkey's and the cacao farm was just great!!. Lunch was wonderful. All the guides were the best and were so knowledgeable. And wonderful to be with for the day. Do not miss this trip. Lisa RN.
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Lisa_p
Aug 4, 2023
DON'T MISS THIS TRIP !!!! - This was a wonderful trip. It was so needed to get out of the city and travel into the real
Ecuador. The boat trip was so relaxing and the birds were beautiful. You really get an understand on how hard these crabbers work to bring in a living for their families. Then off to an easy walk in the forest ( do wear closed shoes) and searching for the howler monkey's high in the tree's. We were lucky to get pretty close to one howler. But their voices carry everywhere.
Then off to see how chocolate is grown and again, the locals who are involved. It is such a wonderful experience. Every guide was excellent and I just cannot recommend it enough. Also, the lunch was delicious. Lisa RN.
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Francis_c
Jul 15, 2023
Rain Did Not Spoil Our Adventure!! - Jaime was great!!
We were a little unlucky because it rained for the excursion. But we still got to see many birds in the river and saw and heard the monkeys howl!!
Jaime was great at stopping along the way and pointing out interesting things about nature, history and the lands we were on. That made it extra special.
Six stars to Jaime!!!!
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Gerald_j
May 4, 2023
Outdoor adventure - It was nice to get out of town and see nature. Pickup on time by Jaime, and he was fantastic and professional. Its a little bumpy of a ride, but so exhilarating once you arrive. I recommend long sleeve shirt, long pants, and sturdy water sandals. Great boat ride in the Mangrove Forest. Interesting hike later in the jungle, looking for howler monkeys. Then we had a short cacoa demonstration. Last was a authentic Ecuadorian lunch at a local restaurant. Thank you Jamie.
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Geraldj462
May 3, 2023
First class tour - Fantastic day trip out of the city. Jaime was such a professional and interesting guide. Everything perfect, pickup up on time, and we hit all the high points. Lunch at the end, with local dishes was a nice touch. Thank you Jaime and BM Tours.
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Jdmco
Mar 4, 2023
A Fantastic Day Tour Around Guayaquil, Ecuador - A wonderful way to learn about and explore Ecuador/Guayaquil. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly and infinitely patient with our group of 7. Our tour covered the dry jungle where we saw howler monkeys (and dodged mosquitos in our mosquito nets and DEET), mangroves (on a long, canoe-like boat) where we saw a multitude of bird and other wildlife, and a visit to a working Cocoa farm/ranch where we learned all about growing, refining and finishing chocolate. The lunch served at the Cocoa farm was fantastic local fare, including a ceviche to die for! Highly recommended.
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Bonnie_m
May 26, 2024
Disappointed. - Our guide was great but the experience lacked a little, we weren’t able to find the howling monkeys and the cocoa plantation was nothing like the photos on Viator, definitely not where we were! All in all it was interesting but would not recommend for an all day tour.
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Ajash60
Mar 17, 2023
Waste of time no show - Simply no one turned up no one responded till the next day. My questions went unanswered. The staff in lobby tried to contact company concerned no response. So after a wasted 30 mins we went and did our own thing. Its a shame as we only had 2 days in Guayaquil. We were going to do the following day but since the company gave us a BS response.... guide went to wrong hotel.... didn't trust em enough to waste our last day. Viator just takes the money too. No help when I was sitting around between 8.30am and 9am on the day waiting for a no show.
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