Churute Reserve: Wildlife and Bird Watching

Embark on a thrilling half-day tour from Guayaquil to explore the enchanting Mangroves, Estuary, and indulge in bird watching. Immerse yourself in the lush Churute Ecological Reserve, spot Howler Monkeys, and witness a variety of stunning bird species. Finish off with a delectable home-cooked Ecuadorian lunch for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute - Join a 6-hour excursion from Guayaquil to experience the wonders of the Churute Reserve. Discover its expansive 55,000-hectare forest, which is home to howler monkeys, exotic birds, amphibians, reptiles, and a variety of plants. Delight in a peaceful canoe ride through the Churute Estuary, where you can…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Canoe for navigation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • Local naturalist guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Located just 1.5 hours from Guayaquil, the Churute Ecological Reserve provides a full immersion into a distinctive natural setting. This 6-hour tour allows exploration of a 55,000-hectare forest, home to intriguing species like howler monkeys, pink spoonbill herons, ospreys, kingfishers, pelicans, and numerous other exotic birds.
Delight in a peaceful…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrea_a
Nov 24, 2024
Baby Monkeys and an Adventure on the Water - From pickup to drop off, it was a great experience. My guides, Simon and Yamille, made sure I had a wonderful tour and their experience shows. The boat ride through the mangroves offered a variety of birds and a few crocodiles. The boat driver slowed when there were many birds of interest, allowing for many great pictures and binocular viewing. Simon was very knowledgeable about the multitude of birds. After the mangroves, we hiked a bit in the dry forest. It was full of mosquitos so bug spray is essential. It was worth the effort as we spotted a family of monkeys. I was fortunate enough to see momma, juvenile, and baby howler monkeys. There are giant palms and 450 year old trees in the forest. We took a long time in the forest so I was unable to stop for dinner at the planned restaurant. Yamille graciously opened his home to host me for a typical Ecuadorian dinner in his lovely home. It was a pleasure spending the day with them and I highly recommend this experience to see the wildlife of Guayaquil.
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John_r
Feb 2, 2024
The best of the best. - We had the best time on this tour with our expert guide Simon Penafiel. You could really tell this guy loved what he was doing. We observed a number of birds on our way to the Estero. We ate empanadas and different types of fruit along the way as well. The Estero was fabulous. We saw several birds and observed how fisherman made their living trapping crabs. The Ecological Park was also great but hot. We tracked a group of Howler Monkeys and took some great pics. Simon pointed out several medicinal trees and plants along the way as well. A great trip!
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Madecepeda
Nov 12, 2023
Mangroves, crabs, birds and monkeys! - We were able to see howler monkeys and crabs entering the mangrove. The canoe ride along the Churute River was spectacular! Lots of birds to see and photograph! And lastly, the food was delicious and fresh! Highly recommended! Especially our guide Simón!
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Jane
Feb 13, 2022
Adventure of the century!! - Our experience with Simon and Orlando was fantastic!! I highly recommend for anyone who wants a true adventure! I saw bright green parrots high in the trees, a pair of Howler monkeys (first for me!!) and the number of spectacular water birds on the river were mind blowing🥳
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Rachelz531
Nov 19, 2021
Two Great Guys - Yamil and Daniel were a delight: Daniel being the most knowledgeable of bird senseis and monkey calls, and Yamil intentionally putting in top-notch care to make sure we had the most personalized trip as we wished on our terms. Absolutely would book with these guys again!
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Susanne_d
Aug 4, 2021
Excellent tour by the best tour guide ever - The best part of the tour was our amazing tour guide - Simon. He is incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and took time to teach us not only about the tour- but about Ecuador more broadly. We saw an incredible amount of birds, howler monkeys, and even crocodiles! Being with an experienced local guide truly made it magical. Simon speaks impeccable English and Spanish which would make the experience excellent for many. We were lucky enough to have him with just the two of us.
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