Day Trip Meet Howler Monkeys at Churute & Make Organic Chocolate
Hello, adventurers! Trip to Churute We depart from Guayaquil towards a hidden treasure called Churute, an hour and a half away. Upon arrival, we will connect with the local community. Some of its members are dedicated to fishing for red crab, while others are engaged in agriculture. Howler Monkey Trail Next, we will arrive at the howler monkey trail. This protected area of tropical dry forest is home to a diverse variety of exotic species of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Among them, we will frequently observe the presence of howler monkeys in their natural wild state. Experience at a Cocoa Farm In the afternoon, we will continue our experience at a cocoa farm. We will learn the entire process of making organic chocolate, from the cocoa fruit to the various uses we will give it to taste several types of chocolate. We will prepare our own chocolate and enjoy a typical lunch prepared outdoors to taste typical Ecuadorian food.
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Tour de parejas o Amigos
Duration: 8 hours
Tasting of typical Ecuadorian : chicken stew with rice and fried sweet plantain, jamaica juice or cocoa
Partner or friends: Come and know the importance of mangroves in a tour to the Churute Ecological Reserve, sailing by the Ulpiano estero, where 5 ecosystems get combined. This place owns a huge diversity of tropical bird
Pickup included
What's included in Day Trip Meet Howler Monkeys at Churute & Make Organic Chocolate
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute
"We will begin our adventure by visiting a remarkable protected reserve, home to an astonishing diversity of wildlife. Here, we will encounter 54 distinct species of mammals, including the majestic Howler Monkey, as well as 221 species of birds, 8 species of amphibians, and 12 varieties of reptiles. After exploring the reserve, we will continue our journey to a cocoa farm. Here, we will have the unique opportunity to learn about the cocoa roasting process, carried out in a traditional, open-air manner. This experience will allow us to connect with the traditions of the countryside people and observe the rustic and simple techniques they use to transform cocoa into delicious organic chocolate, from the farm to the table."
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by private vehicle
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This activity is recommended for all public, that has good condition and has no physical impediment.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pickup the travelers in all the hotels in Guayaquil and in the Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo.