Top Guayaquil Walking Tours - page 2

Glide up the estuary in a motorised canoe to see the peaceful local mangrove forest. Spot native birds and aquatic creatures living amongst the trees with the help of your guide. Visit a cacao farm to harvest and sample your own cacao and tropical fruit. Learn about the chocolate making process before enjoying a delicious traditional Ecuadorian lunch and chocolate dessert.

The reserve is a refuge for many species of fauna, some of them threatened, such as the canclón, a water bird that lives in the lagoon of the same name, and the crocodile of the coast, which has already disappeared in other areas of the coast. Due to the diversity and great extension of aquatic environments that the reserve protects, in the year 1990 it was declared a Ramsar site, an international recognition for wetlands of great importance.

The reserve is a refuge for many species of fauna, some of them threatened, such as the canclón, a water bird that lives in the lagoon of the same name, and the crocodile of the coast, which has already disappeared in other areas of the coast. Due to the diversity and great extension of aquatic environments that the reserve protects, in the year 1990 it was declared a Ramsar site, an international recognition for wetlands of great importance.

Birdwatching in Cerro Blanco is a unique experience, ideal for nature lovers and wildlife watchers in their natural habitat. Cerro Blanco is an area of ​​tropical dry forest located near the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. This ecosystem is home to a rich biodiversity of species that, due to their geographic and climatic characteristics, are not found elsewhere in the region. In addition, the fact that it is a protected area allows the species to remain in a relatively high state of conservation, making it an exceptional destination for birdwatching. Biodiversity: The area has an impressive variety of flora and fauna, which attracts many species of birds, some of them endemic to the region. Accessibility: Its proximity to the city of Guayaquil makes it easy for tourists to get there, without having to travel long distances. Conservation: The Cerro Blanco Ecological Park has been vital for the preservation of bird species, many of them in danger of extinction.