Isla Corazón
This island is located inside the protected Chone River estuary, just 30 minutes from Bahia by boat. The island is formed by mangroves which are used by a significant variety of seabirds as their nesting area. Isla Corazon hosts one of the largest colonies of Frigate birds in the South Pacific. The island is also a privileged habitat, in which more than 50 different bird species have been registered. This makes it the ideal place for GREAT BIRDWATCHING.
Includes:
Includes:
- Bilingüal Marine Biologist as your Guide.
- Eco-Tricycle ride to the pier enjoying the view of the estuary.
- Panga ride from Bahía to Portovelo.
- Canoe ride through the Mangrove tunnels with a native guide.
- Visit to one of the largest Frigate Bird Colonies on the South Pacific larger than the one in the Galapagos archipelago.
- Visit the Mangrove Trail and enjoy lunch with seasonal fruits.
- Return to Bahía´s pier.
- Total travel time: approximately 4 hours.
Mangrove Eco - friendly shrimp farm
The Poseidon Eco Shrimp farm is located close to the picturesque Ecocity of Bahía de Caráquez, in the estuary of the Chone River. It was one of the first and only certified organic shrimp farms in the world. Methods used on the farm are based on principles of sustainable aquaculture. The owner Flor Maria Dueñas was the first woman in Latin America to operate a shrimp farm back in the early 70’s, also was the first woman to receive the organic shrimp farm certification. The shrimp farm now has been adapted to have mangroves inside the ponds, which make it the first of its kind in the world. Now inside her ponds are more than 15,000 mangrove trees, as a true and live model for a mangrove friendly shrimp farm.
Includes:
Includes:
- Transportation
- Marine biologist bilingual Guide
- Grilled Shrimp or/and Ceviche
- Historical and on Field information
- Activities
The Spondylus Trail
Includes:
- Transfer Manta-Bahia-Manta & Private transportation
- Accommodations at CasaGrande Boutique Hotel & Chirije Eco-Lodge
- Bilingual Guide
- All meals specified in the itinerary
- All Tours specified in the itinerary
Not includes:
- National or international flights
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Surf lessons and boards rent
For more information about The Spondylus Trail, click here.
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