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Day Trip Churute Howler Monkey Observation and Chocolate Making
$450
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
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.
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Tour de parejas o Amigos
Monkey, Cacao, and Chocolate .: Discover a unique natural area, spot howler monkeys in their habitat, and learn the magic of cacao turned into chocolate.
Duration: 8 hours
Tasting of typical Ecuadorian : Traditional Ecuadorian meals prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Monkey, Cacao, and Chocolate: Walk through the forest to see howler monkeys, experience local traditions, and discover the cacao–chocolate process.
Monkey, Cacao, and Chocolate .: Discover a unique natural area, spot howler monkeys in their habitat, and learn the magic of cacao turned into chocolate.
Pickup included
Monkey, Cacao, and Chocolate .: Discover a unique natural area, spot howler monkeys in their habitat, and learn the magic of cacao turned into chocolate.
Duration: 8 hours
Tasting of typical Ecuadorian : Traditional Ecuadorian meals prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Monkey, Cacao, and Chocolate: Walk through the forest to see howler monkeys, experience local traditions, and discover the cacao–chocolate process.
Monkey, Cacao, and Chocolate .: Discover a unique natural area, spot howler monkeys in their habitat, and learn the magic of cacao turned into chocolate.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Transport by private vehicle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting point
Return details
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Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute"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."
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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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Day Trip Churute Howler Monkey Observation and Chocolate Making
$450
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!