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Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit
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Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit

By Perfect Destiny
About
The reserve is a refuge for many species of fauna, some of them threatened, such as the canclón, a water bird that lives in the lagoon of the same name, and the crocodile of the coast, which has already disappeared in other areas of the coast. Due to the diversity and great extension of aquatic environments that the reserve protects, in the year 1990 it was declared a Ramsar site, an international recognition for wetlands of great importance.
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Ages 4-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 8h
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English, Spanish


  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Lunch in Hacienda Cacao and walking in the sendero
  • Travel on the boat in the river of this reserve
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Guayaquil)
  • Guayaquil, Ecuador Meeting spot given by the operator (near the hotel of the passenger)
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 220666P45

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Mosquito repellent its recommended
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit?
Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit price starts from $237.50. Discover and book Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit on Tripadvisor
What is the Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit cancellation policy?
Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit?
Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit is hosted by Perfect Destiny. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Perfect Destiny on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit on Tripadvisor

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 220666P45

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    Never book with these people
    Never book with these people. After taking our money and booking us for a very expensive excursion, they told us they didn't have room on that day and that we would have to come two days later. Then my travel companion got covid when they did have room for us, but they refused to give us a refund, not caring at all that we could come on the excursion and infect everyone else on the trip.
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    DO NOT book with this tour company!!
    Here’s why: 1. The per person price through TripAdvisor is $246. The day after our tour, we walked by their office and asked what the price would be and was told $125 -- $100 if we book for the next day. 2. The tour description is misleading or inaccurate! It gives the impression that you’ll be on a private boat and says “We will have lunch on board…” The reality is that it’s an old water taxi and others outside of the tour were passengers. Lunch was at a restaurant on the island. They also say “This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers” when our group had 18 participants. 3. The boat ride itself was very rough with a constant smell of exhaust fumes – good thing we had Dramamine! 4. We had 5 minutes to change into our wetsuits at the restaurant, in full view of everyone. Good thing I wore my good boxer briefs! 5. Our guide was completely unmotivated! He would also walk way ahead of the group sometimes rather than provide any explanations or make sure that everyone was safe. On positive note: 1. The snorkeling and sights on Floreana were worth a visit. 2. The restaurant food was delicious.
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    Enjoyable day with a perfect guide
    Very nice city tour with fantastic guide Antonio (Toño). Highly recommended for a three hours though the main attractions of the city. 🔝
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    Cacao plantation and making chocolate
    We had a lovely day traveling approximately 45 minutes outside Guayaquil to Cacao Mango plantation. We learned all about making chocolate, from growing the cacao fruit to preparing and consuming a tea and chocolate bar. We were also treated to a delicious cooked lunch prepared at the farm. Our guide Jefferson was kind enough to accommodate our last minute reservation and treated us to a coconut drink on our return. Our hosts' spoken English was very good and they were clearly passionate about their work.
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    Life-threatening ride with bad guide. Not recommended!
    Not recommended: Large group (16 people). The journey to the 5-hour hike was made in an ancient truck on which the fastenings of the benches were loose. The driver drove so fast and lurching that the ride was like a roller coaster. It was life-threatening. All the participants complained to the driver, who was also the "guide". During the 5-hour hike, the "guide" only explained something about the volcanoes 2 times and only for 5 minutes each time. The lecture was listless, boring and superficial. The "guide" was mainly concerned that all participants finish the hike as quickly as possible. While other groups visited different viewpoints, the "guide" told us to move on because they were bad. On the 5-hour hike, there were therefore only 2 stops at viewpoints. After the return trip, the driver did not drop off participants at the hotels, but simply threw them out of the vehicle in the village. No participant was enthusiastic, all were disappointed.
  • allann842
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    Less than expected
    We booked with you because you were the only tour including flamingos. There was only one and he was distant to us. I don’t expect you to control the birds, but we could have swung back by the location after visiting the tortoise breeding facility. We were so disappointed and the guide seemed unconcerned
  • Deborah K
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    Incredible day at sea, highly recommend!
    Phenomenal after we got past the rough boat ride SE (2hrs), Smooth sailing! The guides, the captain, the crew were accommodating, attentive and always on the look out for animals. We snorkeled twice, playing with the ever friendly sea lion pups. Sea Turtles, sharks, sea urchins, star fish, exotic plant life were plentiful. We walked a path over land volcanic rock, rested on a beach, learned about nature from our passionate guide. Plus snacks, galore and lunch on the boat. The last snorkeling spot was at kicker rock. You don’t want to miss this opportunity, for a beginner snorkeled it was intimidating at first, but once I relaxed and breathed normally there was a stillness that is hard to describe. On the return journey two unexpected surprises: a dolphin pod numbering in the 100’s and then a humpback whale with a baby.
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  • Jennifer_Curtis1
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    SHIPWRECKED by LIARS
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Oran O’ Carroll
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Oct 2021 • Friends
My friend and I had a fantastic experience on this day trip. Jefferson was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the area. We spotted a lot of different birds at the Mangrove, and we got to experience the unique sounds of the Howler monkeys. The day ended with a trip to a cacao farm, here we made our own chocolate and learned about the history of the cacao in Ecuador. We were treated to a 3 course lunch here and it was by far the nicest meal we had on our Ecuador trip. I would highly recommend this day trip if you’re in Guayaquil, 5* experience. Thank you Jefferson and Perfect Destiny.
Written October 3, 2021
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Venture43365447663
Dear Oran thanks for taking this excursion with us, we try to offer the best experience in a magic place. Have a good day
Written October 4, 2021
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DNZGQN
Califon, NJ22 contributions
Mar 2022
This is a jam-packed full tour!! We had so much fun with Jefferson, Orlando and Ronald! Gosh the laughs!! Of course the sites were amazing! The lunch at the Cacao & Mango was incredible!! And plentiful!! I highly recommend it!
Written April 2, 2022
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Venture43365447663
Thanks so much for this, we enjoyed everything. We hope to see you again.
Written April 4, 2022
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geierdianne
Scotland, Canada24 contributions
A nice way to spend a few hours bike riding on trails; then walking to see wildlife including crocodiles.
Written January 24, 2020
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Venture43365447663
A perfect Destiny with good experiences. Thanks
Written January 25, 2020
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Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit provided by Perfect Destiny

Product Overview: Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove and Cocoa Farm Visit

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$250

Number of Reviews

4

Number of Photos

15

Duration

480 minutes