Astonishing Mangroves & Dry forest /Chocolate experience trip

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Astonishing Mangroves & Dry forest /Chocolate experience trip

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 US$297.20  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English
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Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Discover the allure of nature with a private journey through lush mangrove forests. Enjoy beach time and indulge in a detailed chocolate experience. Perfect for nature enthusiasts.

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

Experience Details

“My trip is NOT for everyone; it is for active people who love nature and seek a physically challenging experience and connection with nature, not just another tourist excursion.”


“After this trip, the participants will become more self-confident, with the satisfaction of Having been in close contact with nature, having eaten on the porch of the house and sharing a few moments with country folk and farmers.

Having overcome their limits and with unforgettable memories in the heart of nature.”


THE PEREFCT COMBINATION FOR NATURE LOVERS on their way to the Galapagos islands


The Estuary ride on a motorised canoe is an experience beyond words with a wide variety of birds and learning the interaction of the mangroves with crabs and birds.


And learn in absolute detail how chocolate is produced from the fresh fruit all the way to chocolate paste.


Our passionate team of guides and drivers only enhance this adventure further.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Seco de gallina ( chicken stew ecuadorian recipe)
this is traditional chicken stew with local spices (not hot spices nor too spicy) this is a traditional every day meal in Ecuador
DESSERT
Chocolate cake, or chocolate bars or chocolate bathed fresh fruits
Since this is s chocolate fram the dessert will be chocolate related
DESSERT
Fresh tropical fruits directly from the tree to the mouth
We will walk through the farm harvesting and sampling a wide variety of tropical fruits. Paya mango pineapple and many others

What You Get

Lunch

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Minimum 3 participants are required. The Gulf of Guayaquil full-day all inclusive The Gulf of Guayaquil is one of the few remaining mangroves forests that still survive in the world, with its remarkable importance for biodiversity and conservation. It is located just 80 minutes from Guayaquil and is recognized as a paradise for bird-watching. This location has three attractions: • ESTUARY ROUTE: A place where we enjoy the wildlife of the estuary. The mangrove ecosystem and its importance, the interaction between plants, crabs and birds. A place where we can see dozens of species of birds in their natural habitat. • CERRO DEL MUERTO Birdwatching and Dry mountain climb This spot offers an opportunity for: A short trail walk up a rock will grant us the most awesome views, there´s a lagoon nearby where we have an interesting birds population OR We can spend some time at the beach exploring the traditions of the local fishermen and also swimming for a while • COCOA FARM: Witness the making of chocolate from cocoa beans and we will have a pleasant afternoon of experiential tourism. Enjoy a delicious traditional Ecuadorian food in a rustic cottage. A traditional lunch included

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Simply Tell the name of your Hotel or the airport and we´ll meet you there

Cancellation Policy

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

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Great Nature Tour
December 26, 2025

Great time with Eddie on a private tour to the mangroves and chocolate making. Eddie is very friendly and knowledgable. Communication is excellent, he and the driver are super friendly. He also mak...read more

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Amazing Experience in the Churute Mangroves
December 01, 2025

My family and I toured the Mangroves with Eddie this November. I would highly recommend this full-day tour. Eddie is highly knowledgable of and passionate about the Churute Mangroves and the chocol...read more

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Sharing love of the Lowlands of Guayaquil
September 25, 2025

Eddie guided us on a wonderful learning adventure through the back roads outside Guayaquil. The birding was exceptional as Eddie shared his knowledge and photographic skills. We ended with a greate...read more

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Exciting, delicious, informative.
September 24, 2025

What an exciting day Eddie (Eduardo Meneses) gave us. Our motorized canoe through the estuary was filled with many beautiful bird citings, and amazing sites. Eddie is a great guide, spoting howler ...read more

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Amazing Experience
September 24, 2025

Our Guide, Eduardo (Eddie) Meneses, was amazing. Very personable, friendly, funny, and full of information. He could spot a bird in a flash! His whole tour was amazing, and we would absolutely reco...read more

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