• Guayaquil - The guide will meet guests in the hotel lobby (Hotel pick-up available within the Urban perimeter of Guayaquil).
  Pick-up is scheduled for 8:30 AM. Near Guayaquil, the tour will visit the Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve. This mangrove area is recognized as a Ramsar site of significance, situated in the Naranjal canton, Guayas province, 40 kilometers from Guayaquil.
  It is a key location in the reserve due to the abundance of freshwater birds residing there. In addition to birdwatching, visitors will have the opportunity to see howler monkeys in their natural habitat. A 40-minute walk through the tropical dry forest will be taken to observe them. Additionally, there will be insights into how local residents catch crabs and transport them to the city market. After exploring Manglares Churute, the tour will proceed to a cacao plantation where participants will learn about cacao cultivation and the chocolate-making process. At the end of the tour, everyone will have the chance to create their own chocolate bar. The service concludes with a return to Guayaquil.

• Riverboat journey through the reserve
• Guidance from a professional tour guide
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
• Lunch at Hacienda Cacao with a scenic walk on the trail
• All transportation provided

• Gratuities

The reserve serves as a sanctuary for a variety of animal species, including some that are endangered, like the Canclon, a waterfowl inhabiting the lagoon that shares its name, and the coastal crocodile, now extinct in other coastal regions. Owing to the reserve’s diverse and expansive aquatic habitats, it earned the designation of a Ramsar site in 1990, a global accolade for significant wetlands.

• We recommend taking a hat, block sun and comfortable shoes for walking in the Sendero
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• We provide Multilingual guide
• Mosquito repellent its recommended

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