Ecuador · Wildlife

Full day to Ecological Reserve Churute Mangrove

5 Hours Round trip from Guayaquil Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve from Guayaquil
02 Explore a Ramsar-listed wetland of international importance
03 Look for freshwater birds and howler monkeys
04 Take a 40-minute walk through tropical dry forest
05 Learn about local crab-catching traditions
06 Enjoy a boat ride in the reserve
07 Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Discover the rich wetlands and wildlife of the Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve on a half-day journey from Guayaquil. This Ramsar-listed reserve is home to a remarkable variety of fauna, including freshwater birds and other threatened species that depend on its extensive aquatic habitats.

During your visit, explore the mangrove environment and tropical dry forest, look out for birdlife and howler monkeys, and learn more about local crab-catching traditions in the area. With transport, guiding, and a boat ride included, this experience offers an easy way to connect with one of the region’s most important natural reserves.

During your visit, explore the mangrove environment and tropical dry forest, look out for birdlife and howler monkeys, and learn more about local crab-catching traditions in the area.

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

Total Duration: 5 hours

Pick up at 8:30 AM, near Guayaquil, and visit the Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve. The mangroves are considered a Ramsar site, located in the Naranjal canton, Guayas province, 40 kilometers from the city of Guayaquil.

It is one of the reserve's most important sites due to the number of freshwater birds that inhabit the site. In this mangrove, apart from being able to observe different types of birds, we can also encounter the howler monkeys that inhabit the area. To observe them, we will take a 40-minute walk through the tropical dry forest. We will also learn a little more about how local people capture the crabs and then bring them to market in the city.

End of the service and return to the hotel.

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
Walking in the sendero
Travel on the boat in the river of this reserve

What's Not Included

Gratuities

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 in the Sendero
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We provide Multilingual guide
Mosquito repellent its recommended
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel (Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Guayaquil)