Private Tour
Half-Day Dolphin and Bird Watching in the Mangrove Forest of Puerto del Morro
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
A resident population of bottlenose dolphins inhabits the inner estuary of the Gulf of Guayaquil. This population has lived in isolation for thousands of years from other common bottlenose dolphin populations living along the coast of Ecuador. They have evolved in this dynamic environment characterized by a high tidal range, low salinity, strong currents, and high productivity.
Your guide is a marine biologist who has been studying this endangered dolphin population for 30 years. Tourist boats are used as research platforms to collect important information for population management.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Enjoy these beautiful and playful animals at Puerto El Morro and Naranjal, small fishing villages located 60 miles (90 km) south of Guayaquil, with access to a beautiful mangrove area that you will explore on a boat tour. Surrounded by a dense mangrove forest, this stunning landscape is the perfect place for nature lovers. Besides dolphins, egrets, white ibis, frigates, pelicans, roseate spoonbills, kingfishers, sandpipers, and many other aquatic birds can be seen during the trip. At the site, you will also see traditional fishing activities which include mostly crabs and clams.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Snacks, fruits, water and soda
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Half-Day Dolphin and Bird Watching in the Mangrove Forest of Puerto del Morro
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Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a great half day trip to Puerto Morro.
Larry A,,Dec 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fernando gave us so much information about the mangrove forest and the birds that live there. His knowledge of the dolphins was impressive and we had a wonderful time.
An educational and very nice trip
Wanderer777306,,Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was very educational, thanks to the expert biologist Felix, we were able to learn and appreciate the mangroves, see different species of birds and the beautiful dolphins, it was incredible, I recommend it.
An amazing experience
Wanderer777306,,Dec 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was amazing, we enjoy it, and learned a lot about nature, birds, and the fantastic dolphins. Fernando Félix is an expert biologist, who specializes in marine mammals. The trip is very educative because you learned a lot about the different species around We hardly recommend it.
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