ECG Port of Guayaquil
Guayaquil is
the most important port in Ecuador and is considered the economic capital
of the country. Even though this is a very modern city, the neighborhood
of “Las Peñas” with its wooden houses and narrow cobblestone streets
gives the visitor a glimpse into colonial times. Among other places
of interest in the center are Centenario Plaza, the Art Theatre Center,
many impressive churches, including Santo Domingo, San Agustín and San
Francisco, and numerous museums, including The Municipal Museum, The Anthropological
Museum and The Nahim Isaías Museum. A place worth to visit is the Natural
Historic Park of Guayaquil where we find a very interesting and well
maintained zoo, a replica of typical coastal farms and rural customs
and beautiful rebuilt houses from the 18 century
A few hours drive from the city of Guayaquil take us
to the country’s most beautiful beaches,
where you can choose to simply relax in the sunshine or enjoy the water
sports on offer.
ECG01 Guayaquil Basic
2D/1N
Day1: On your
arrival in Guayaquil, we will meet you and take you to your hotel. Optional excursions around Guayaquil can be
arranged for the same day, upon request.
Day2: After
breakfast transfer to the airport/bus station or extension
programs will be organized for you.
Included:
private transport, hotel with American
breakfast.
ECG02 Guayaquil
City Tour 3 Hrs.
The tour begins with a short drive to downtown Guayaquil and to the century neighborhood of Las Peñas. Along the way, we’ll pass by the bustling riverfront and the Rotonda with a view of the Guayas river. One of the newest points of interest in this area is the MALECON 2000, which is a modern waterfront complex, which was built for the millennium. From here we’ll continue along one of the most important avenues in Guayaquil, Avenida 9 de Octubre, to Centenario Park, which is the main square in the city and home to many monuments. The next spot is Bolivar Park, where the fascination of the visitors is the sight of prehistoric-looking land iguanas roaming around the ornamental gardens. Lastly we’ll visit the Nahim Isaías Museum, which has a display of several archaeological pieces and some religious art.
Included: private transport, bilingual
guide, and all entrance fees.
The botanical garden is located
about 30 minutes north of Guayaquil. The site has recently gained recognition for its fine collection
of orchids. As well as a host
of other spectacular plant exhibits, including palm trees, bromeliads
and a diversity of fruit trees, the garden also boasts a charming butterfly
garden.
Included: private transport, bilingual
guide, and all entrance fees.
ECG04 Natural Historic Park 2½ Hrs.
This new 8.5 hectare park
has three different sections. The
largest, which takes up over half of the total area of the park, is
a wildlife zone that has 45 species of birds and numerous animals, including
iguanas and caimans. This semi-natural habitat is set amidst segments
of mangrove forests. The third area of the park focuses on local traditions,
with an emphasis on rural customs and crafts and agriculture, here we
will be able to appreciate the nice structure of antique coastal houses
that have been recovered.
Included: private
transport, bilingual guide, and all entrance fees.
ECG05 Cerro Blanco
Ecological Reserve & Puerto Hondo
Mangrove Forest 1
Day
Located about 15 Km west of
Guayaquil is the protected tropical
dry forest: “Cerro Blanco”. This private reserve has over 210 species
of birds, including the endangered great green macaw and many endemic
species, as well as 33 species of mammals such as howler monkeys, peccaries,
kinkajous, tamanduas, ocelots and jaguars. Here visitors also have the
opportunity to see the huge ceiba trees, as well as over a hundred other
plant species.
Included: private transport, bilingual guide, all entrance fees.