Ecuador · Bird Watching

Half Day Birdwatching in Cerro Blanco from Guayaquil

5 Hours Round trip from Guayaquil Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Half-day birdwatching experience from Guayaquil
02 Explore Cerro Blanco, a priority bird conservation site in the Tumbesian region
03 Walk through tropical dry forest with marked trails and scenic viewpoints
04 Look for birds and fauna among remnants of primary forest
05 Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in Guayaquil
06 Led by a professional multilingual guide

Discover the rich birdlife of Cerro Blanco on this half-day nature escape from Guayaquil. Located within one of the Tumbesian region’s priority bird conservation sites, this tropical dry forest reserve is home to remarkable biodiversity, including hundreds of bird species, endemic wildlife, and lush forest landscapes.

Travel into the reserve with your guide and explore marked trails leading toward higher viewpoints and cooler forest areas shaped by morning fog and dense vegetation. Along the way, enjoy the chance to observe birds and other fauna in a habitat that includes remnants of primary forest and large evergreen trees.

Discover the rich birdlife of Cerro Blanco on this half-day nature escape from Guayaquil.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Guayaquil

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Duration: 5 hours

The guide will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy this half day birdwatching tour in Cerro Blanco, which is one of the 30 priority sites for bird conservation in the Tumbesian!

This area is the best option to do this activity in Guayaquil

From 4 to 5 hours of travel, extension 6.5km., It is the continuation of the yes Higuerón until reaching the top of the mountain where trails are marked out. At this point there is a viewpoint

that allows to observe landscapes of the east side of the forest. Due to the altitude, the presence of fog in the morning and the abundant vegetation the climate becomes much cooler. In this tour will reach remnants of primary forest with large trees evergreen trees that provide protection and food to the fauna, which makes it more easy to observe.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Guayaquil 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation
Professional guide
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Entrances

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and Drinks

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
We recommend taking a hat, block sun and comfortable shoes for walking.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
We provide Multilingual guide
Buena Vista Trail - Suitable for: General public, especially children and older adults or people without experience in mountain hiking.
Canoa Trail - Suitable for: General public, especially children and older adults or people without experience in mountain hiking.
Higueron Trail - Suitable for: People over 16 years of age in good physical condition, athletes, or those with experience in mountain trekking
Howler Monkey Trail - Suitable for: People over 16 years of age in good physical condition, athletes, or those with experience in mountain trekking
Birding Tour - Suitable for: All Ages
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Guayaquil)