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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, savoring authentic flavors.
This tour is perfect for nature lovers and chocolate enthusiasts a like. Learn, explore, and have fun on an unforgettable adventure.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pickup the travelers in all the hotels in Guayaquil and in the Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo.
Itinerary
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"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."
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
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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 flavor: 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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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