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Day Trip Meet Howler Monkeys at Churute & Make Organic Chocolate

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Hello, adventurers! Trip to Churute We depart from Guayaquil towards a hidden treasure called Churute, an hour and a half away. Upon arrival, we will connect with the local community. Some of its members are dedicated to fishing for red crab, while others are engaged in agriculture. Howler Monkey Trail Next, we will arrive at the howler monkey trail. This protected area of tropical dry forest is home to a diverse variety of exotic species of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Among them, we will frequently observe the presence of howler monkeys in their natural wild state. Experience at a Cocoa Farm In the afternoon, we will continue our experience at a cocoa farm. We will learn the entire process of making organic chocolate, from the cocoa fruit to the various uses we will give it to taste several types of chocolate. We will prepare our own chocolate and enjoy a typical lunch prepared outdoors to taste typical Ecuadorian food.
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Dr. Leopoldo Benitez Vinueza, Mz 1, V97, Guayaquil 090513, Ecuador

We pickup the travelers in all the hotels in Guayaquil and in the Aeropuerto Internacional José

Joaquín de Olmedo.

  • Reserva Ecologica Manglares Churute, Guayaquil, Ecuador
    "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."
    240 minutes
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This activity is recommended for all public, that has good condition and has no physical impediment.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
corvidae2018
17 Aug 2025
This was such a wonderful trip due to the kindness, care and knowledge of our guides. Yamil was incredibly thoughtful in adjusting our itinerary for a group member with mobility issues, while still allowing us to have the experiences we wanted. Daniel was a wealth of great information! Loved it and wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again.
Kirstin A
16 Aug 2025
Jamil was great! Very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. The only downside was not getting to see any Howler monkeys, which is of course not the fault of the guides. I would definitely recommend this to anyone staying in Guayaquil before going to the Galapagos.
lindaoZ6514LW
29 Jul 2025
I signed up for this fantastic experience for the nature part of the day - but was equally enthralled by the tour of the Cacao farm. This was an excellent experience - The English-speaking Guide, Simon, who grew up in the area, has profound knowledge the environment (in all its aspects) and people. The walk through the dry forest accompanied by howler monkey calls was enhanced by Simon's ability to explain relationships between plants and animals (mammal, bird, reptile, insects) of all kinds. His tour around the farm provides an interesting overview of cacao production from planting/grafting to processing, including making your own hot drink and chocolate bar (the latter by Don Alberto). A small cacao souvenir shop allows you to bring some of this experience home for you and/or others. The tour company, Viasam, were amazing. They made early contact to check on my dietary preferences (I'm a vegetarian) and a delicious lunch with Ecuadorian ingredients/recipes, many grown on the farm, were included. They were flexible / agile in their adjustments to ensure I got to see as many of the areas around Guayaquil as possible in the few days I had here.
This tour in Ecuador is organized by Yamil Saman Cabrera

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