Half Day Birdwatching in Cerro Blanco from Guayaquil

Overview

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5 hours

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Nature Reserve

Cerro Blanco is a 6,078-hectare private reserve of tropical dry forest on the ecuadorian coast, located in the chongón colonche mountain range at km 16 on the road to the coast.

The largest lung and the best-preserved remaining extension of dry forest in guayaquil

Biodiversity

Our natural wealth lies in having more than 700 species of vascular plants; 20% are endemic to the tumbesian region in southwestern Ecuador. More than 54 species of mammals, 24 species of bats, and more than 240 species of birds have been recorded

we are also home to 22 species of reptiles, 8 species of amphibians, and much biodiversity yet to be discovered and studied.

The fauna has endemic representatives, some of which are globally threatened, such as the jaguar, saffron flyfish, grey-backed hawk, and the Guayaquil parrot, among others.

We have differents roads with differents duration:

Buena Vista Trail

Canoa Trail

Higueron Trail

Howler Monkey Trail

Half day and Full Day BirdWatching

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We recommend taking a hat, block sun and comfortable shoes for walking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

We provide Multilingual guide

Buena Vista Trail - Suitable for: General public, especially children and older adults or people without experience in mountain hiking.

Canoa Trail - Suitable for: General public, especially children and older adults or people without experience in mountain hiking.

Higueron Trail - Suitable for: People over 16 years of age in good physical condition, athletes, or those with experience in mountain trekking

Howler Monkey Trail - Suitable for: People over 16 years of age in good physical condition, athletes, or those with experience in mountain trekking

Birding Tour - Suitable for: All Ages

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Buena Vista Trail This trail has two sections. The first part is a mountain section with gentle slopes, rocky paths, and native dry forest vegetation, such as giant ceiba trees. Beautiful landscapes can also be enjoyed. Canoa Trail This trail includes several viewpoints offering stunning natural forest scenery. Most of the trees are giant, creating a cool climate throughout the trail. Many sections of the trail consist of stone steps, and its main attraction is the seasonal Canoa stream. Higueron Trail This hike involves an ascent to 350 meters above sea level, where you will discover and appreciate the rich biodiversity of the forest. There are several viewpoints with beautiful scenery. This hike requires considerable physical effort and good health. Due to the difficulty of the trail and weather considerations, it is recommended to start as early as possible and no later than 9:30 a.m. Howler Monkey Trail This trail is a continuation of the Higuerón Trail, leading to the mountain summit where the trails are marked. At this point, there is an area offering views of the eastern side of the forest.

What‘s Included

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Howler Monkey Trail

Duration: 5 hours: Distance: 6.5 km I Duration: 4 to 5 hours I Difficulty: High Pickup included