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Day Trip Churute Howler Monkey Observation and Chocolate Making

By Yamil Saman Cabrera
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $620 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover a hidden treasure just an hour and a half from Guayaquil the Churute Forest. Start your day connecting with the local community and learning about traditional red crab fishing and agriculture.

Walk along the Howler Monkey Trail, a protected tropical dry forest, and spot exotic birds, reptiles, and mammals—including the fascinating howler monkeys in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, enjoy a hands-on cocoa experience: explore the entire chocolate-making process, from the cacao plant to the final product. Learn the history of cacao, visit plantations, taste different types of chocolate, and even make your own handmade chocolate. Finish the tour with a traditional Ecuadorian lunch outdoors, savouring authentic flavours.

This tour is perfect for nature lovers and chocolate enthusiasts a like. Learn, explore, and have fun on an unforgettable adventure.

Activity location
  • Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute
    • Guayaquil, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Viasam Day Trips
    • 090513, Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

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Tour de parejas o Amigos
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Monkey, Cacao, and Chocolate .: Discover a unique natural area, spot howler monkeys in their habitat, and learn the magic of cacao turned into chocolate.

Duration: 8 hours
Tasting of typical Ecuadorian : Traditional Ecuadorian meals prepared with fresh local ingredients.

Monkey, Cacao, and Chocolate: Walk through the forest to see howler monkeys, experience local traditions, and discover the cacao–chocolate process.
Monkey, Cacao, and Chocolate .: Discover a unique natural area, spot howler monkeys in their habitat, and learn the magic of cacao turned into chocolate.

Pickup included

Price details
CA $619.74 x 1 AdultCA $619.74
Total
Price is CA $619.74

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Local guide
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    Bottled water
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    Lunch
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    Driver/guide
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Transport by private vehicle
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    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
"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."
Hacienda Cacao y Mango
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
On this exclusive private tour, you’ll explore the fascinating world of cocoa, from the plant to the delicious chocolate we all love. We’ll start with the history of cocoa and its significance in different cultures, then visit cocoa plantations to learn how this precious treasure is grown and harvested. And of course, there’s lots of fun and flavour: you’ll taste different types of chocolate and even get the chance to make your own artisanal chocolate. If you’re a true chocolate lover, this tour is made for you. Learn, enjoy, and experience something truly unique.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute
    • Guayaquil, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Viasam Day Trips
    • 090513, Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

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