Full Day Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour

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Full Day Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour

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US$468.38 per guest

Adult x1

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Guayaquil

Duration

7 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish, Italian

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Churute's wonders, meet howler monkeys, and immerse in making organic chocolate. Experience local culture, wildlife, and traditional flavors all in one memorable day trip.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover two of Ecuador’s most fascinating treasures in a single day. Explore the Churute Ecological Reserve on a guided hike through tropical forest trails in search of howler monkeys, exotic birds, and native wildlife. Learn about the biodiversity of one of the country’s most important protected areas while enjoying beautiful natural landscapes.

Continue your journey at a traditional cacao farm, where you will discover the history and cultural importance of Ecuador’s world-famous cacao. Learn how cacao is grown, harvested, roasted, and transformed into artisanal chocolate using traditional techniques. Taste different chocolate varieties and create your own handmade chocolate while connecting with local traditions and rural life.

Combining wildlife, nature, culture, and authentic chocolate experiences, this full-day tour offers a unique way to discover the natural and cultural heritage of Ecuador.

What You Get

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Bottled water

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

Good To Know

This activity is recommended for all public, that has good condition and has no physical impediment.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute

Begin your adventure at the Churute Ecological Reserve, a protected natural area known for its rich biodiversity and tropical landscapes. Explore the reserve while searching for the famous howler monkeys and discovering native wildlife, exotic birds, mangroves, and the natural beauty of Ecuador’s coastal region. This outdoor experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and observe one of Ecuador’s most important ecological environments.

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Hacienda Cacao y Mango

On this exclusive private experience, discover the fascinating world of Ecuadorian cacao, from the cacao tree to the artisanal chocolate-making process. Learn about the history, cultural importance, and traditions behind one of Ecuador’s most famous products. Visit traditional cacao plantations and discover how local farmers grow, harvest, roast, and transform cacao beans into authentic organic chocolate using rustic techniques passed down through generations. During the experience, you will taste different varieties of Ecuadorian chocolate and have the opportunity to create your own artisanal chocolate while connecting with local culture and countryside traditions. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this immersive experience combines flavor, culture, nature, and Ecuador’s rich cacao heritage in a truly unforgettable way.

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

We pickup the travelers in all the hotels in Guayaquil and in the Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo.

Meeting Point

Viasam day trip. Tours privados, Guayaquil Guayas, Ecuador, EC, 090513

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

based on 55 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Monkeys and cacao with Yamil

October 31, 2025

I had a wonderful day with Yamil and his friends. We went to a private reserve and managed to find howler monkeys as well as many other birds, insects and flowers. We then went to a working farm an...read more

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A taste of Guayaquil

October 13, 2025

We have just spent a wonderful day with Yamil (Viasam Day Trips) and Daniel (Daniel Falcon Photography). Yamil had informed us of options prior to the trip to avoid high mosquito season at the jung...read more

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Fantastic due to the great guides

August 17, 2025

This was such a wonderful trip due to the kindness, care and knowledge of our guides. Yamil was incredibly thoughtful in adjusting our itinerary for a group member with mobility issues, while still...read more

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Great Day Trip

August 16, 2025

Jamil was great! Very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. The only downside was not getting to see any Howler monkeys, which is of course not the fault of the guides. I would definitely recommend t...read more

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Nature and Cacao

July 30, 2025

I signed up for this fantastic experience for the nature part of the day - but was equally enthralled by the tour of the Cacao farm. This was an excellent experience - The English-speaking Guide, S...read more

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