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Howler Monkey Trail and Cacao Farm Experience from Guayaquil

By Yamil Saman Cabrera
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$218 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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, colourful 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 starter, main course, dessert, and hot chocolate, each dish lovingly made by hand.

This tour uniquely connects nature, culture, and flavour 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.

Activity location

  • Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco
    • Guayaquil - Salinas Km 16
    • Guayaquil, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco
    • Guayaquil - Salinas Km 16
    • Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Forest Walk & Cacao Cooking
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

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 travellers may observe howler monkeys, birds and native wildlife, .
Private transport: Return private transport from Guayaquil with hotel pickup included.
Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$217.56 x 2 AdultsAU$435.12
Total
Price is AU$435.12
Howler Monkey Trail and Cacao Farm Experience from Guayaquil
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$377.10 x 2 AdultsAU$754.20
Total
Price is AU$754.20

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    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • this activity is recommended for children of 16 years

Activity itinerary

Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The 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 amphitheatre, perfect for resting and enjoying outdoor activities.

Ingreso Hacienda El Castillo

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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 acclimatised 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 optimised. 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.

Villa 97 Guayaquil – Suites y Habitaciones Económicas Cerca del Aeropuerto

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This is not just a meal it’s a culinary journey where cacao takes centre stage. Discover the authentic flavours 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 savoury 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 storey of our culture and tradition. Here, you won’t just taste the flavours you’ll also learn about the role of cacao in Ecuadorian gastronomy. An unforgettable experience that blends taste, culture, and knowledge in every bite

Location

Activity location

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    Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco
    • Guayaquil - Salinas Km 16
    • Guayaquil, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco
    • Guayaquil - Salinas Km 16
    • Guayaquil, Ecuador

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