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Howler Monkey Trail and Cacao Farm Experience from Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador
$150
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
We start at 8.00 a.m. with a convenient pickup from your hotel. Our first stop is a protected reserve, home to howler monkeys, colorful forest birds, amphibians, and reptiles, all set within a beautiful tropical dry forest.
Next, we visit a local cacao farm where chocolate is crafted right where the cacao grows. What makes this tour truly special is that you won’t just be an observer you’ll actively participate. You’ll learn the entire cacao process, from fresh fruit to chocolate bar, and get to taste a variety of cacao-based products along the way.
To complete this immersive experience, you’ll prepare a traditional Ecuadorian meal featuring cacao as the star ingredient in the appetizer, main course, dessert, and hot chocolate, each dish lovingly made by hand.
This tour uniquely connects nature, culture, and flavor in a personal, authentic, and educational way. It’s more than just a tour—it’s a full sensory journey to experience Ecuador at its heart.
Next, we visit a local cacao farm where chocolate is crafted right where the cacao grows. What makes this tour truly special is that you won’t just be an observer you’ll actively participate. You’ll learn the entire cacao process, from fresh fruit to chocolate bar, and get to taste a variety of cacao-based products along the way.
To complete this immersive experience, you’ll prepare a traditional Ecuadorian meal featuring cacao as the star ingredient in the appetizer, main course, dessert, and hot chocolate, each dish lovingly made by hand.
This tour uniquely connects nature, culture, and flavor in a personal, authentic, and educational way. It’s more than just a tour—it’s a full sensory journey to experience Ecuador at its heart.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Forest Walk & Cacao Cooking
Forest walk and cacao cooking : Shorter version of the full tour including a guided forest walk and an authentic Ecuadorian cooking experience using cacao .
Private nature and culinary .: Private half-day experience combining a tropical forest walk with a hands-on cacao culinary experience inspired by Ecuadorian
Duration: 4 hours: Express half-day tour from Guayaquil including a guided forest walk and cacao-based cooking experience.
Cacao Ecuadorian lunch: Prepare and enjoy a traditional Ecuadorian meal where cacao is used in different dishes, including a hot cacao drink.
Forest trail and cacao kitchen: Guided walk through a protected tropical dry forest where travelers may observe howler monkeys, birds and native wildlife, .
Private transportation: Round-trip private transportation from Guayaquil with hotel pickup included.
Pickup included
Forest walk and cacao cooking : Shorter version of the full tour including a guided forest walk and an authentic Ecuadorian cooking experience using cacao .
Private nature and culinary .: Private half-day experience combining a tropical forest walk with a hands-on cacao culinary experience inspired by Ecuadorian
Duration: 4 hours: Express half-day tour from Guayaquil including a guided forest walk and cacao-based cooking experience.
Cacao Ecuadorian lunch: Prepare and enjoy a traditional Ecuadorian meal where cacao is used in different dishes, including a hot cacao drink.
Forest trail and cacao kitchen: Guided walk through a protected tropical dry forest where travelers may observe howler monkeys, birds and native wildlife, .
Private transportation: Round-trip private transportation from Guayaquil with hotel pickup included.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup
- Drinks
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoThe Canoa Trail, located in Cerro Blanco Protected Forest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, offers a unique experience for nature lovers. Stretching 1.2 km, this low-to-medium difficulty trail features breathtaking views of natural landscapes, towering trees that create a refreshing climate, and a creek known as Canoa. It is ideal for families, children, and beginners in hiking. Along the trail, visitors may spot birds such as the green macaw and other endemic species, as well as tarantulas and, with some luck, howler monkeys in their natural habitat. The trail also includes an amphitheater, perfect for resting and enjoying outdoor activities.
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The process begins in the greenhouse, where the finest Don Homero cacao plants are cultivated. Productive trees are carefully selected to germinate seeds, and after a month and a half, a graft is performed using high-quality branches. The young plants are then acclimated in the greenhouse before being transplanted. In the field, cacao is planted alongside plantains, which provide natural shade. After about a year and a half, the cacao trees begin producing fruit, while the plantains are gradually removed. Through sustainable agricultural practices like natural fertilization, irrigation control, annual pruning, and weed management, productivity is optimized. This process not only ensures premium-quality cacao but also creates stunning landscapes that visitors can explore while learning about the journey from cacao to chocolate.
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This is not just a meal it’s a culinary journey where cacao takes center stage. Discover the authentic flavors of Ecuadorian cuisine with a menu crafted to delight your senses: Fish in a rich cacao sauce, Ecuadorian,style ceviche with a special twist, A savory cacao bolón to finish, and a cup of handcrafted hot chocolate to complete the experience. Every dish is made with fine national cacao, a key ingredient that tells the story of our culture and tradition. Here, you won’t just taste the flavors you’ll also learn about the role of cacao in Ecuadorian gastronomy. An unforgettable experience that blends taste, culture, and knowledge in every bite
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Howler Monkey Trail and Cacao Farm Experience from Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador
$150
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!