Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7–8 hours
- Price from
- $170 / person
- Location
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 34 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- BM TOURS SA
Description
Visit one of the most important sites of this huge ecological reserve, watch the incredible amount of exotical birds that inhabit the site and learn the types of planting of cocoa, a bit of history of the estate, will walk through the plantations and elaborate homemade chocolate while enjoy a traditional lunch.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 30
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $170
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $90
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $286.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 28.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Milagro
After the visit to Mangroves Churute we headed to a cocoa plantation Hacienda. Learn the types of planting, a bit of history of the estate, will walk through the plantations and elaborate homemade chocolate with the same seed that you collect. After the tour expect a traditional ecuadorian lunch made with ingredients from the farm. Later you will go back to Guayaquil.
What's included
Included
Bilingual guide
Boat tour through the mangroves
Lunch at the Cocoa Ranch
Transfer in / out
Not included
Drinks
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Guayaquil urban area, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up. The port is not a collection point, if your pick up point is the port, you must pay an additional usd 30 to the driver
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
34 reviews
How it compares in Guayaquil
- No. 11 by number of reviews among 140 tours in Guayaquil
- Starting price $170 is 29% below the typical $239 for tours of similar length in Guayaquil
- Price unchanged over the last 26 days
Excurgo comparison of 140 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm take?
Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm cost?
Prices start at $170 per person for this Guayaquil experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $286. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $90, adults from $170.
Can I cancel Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Guayaquil urban area, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up. The port is not a collection point, if your pick up point is the port, you must pay an additional usd 30 to the driver
What languages is Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 34 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by BM TOURS SA.
Reviews(34)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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