Ayampe River Birdwatching Tour

Love birding? Discover the wide diversity of species that fly over the jungle of Ecuador in this birdwatching activity on the Ayampe River.

Ayampe River Birdwatching Tour

After meeting in Puerto López or Montañita at the indicated time, we'll head towards the Ecuadorian jungle to begin this birdwatching experience on the Ayampe River.

Following a 20 to 40-minute trip to the Ayampe River, located 15 kilometers north of Machalilla National Park, we'll start a leisurely walk along the river bank.

The Ayampe River is a strategic area for birdwatching, home to 328 species, including the endemic Esmeraldas woodstar, visible from December to March.

During the route, we'll have a break for breakfast with coffee or hot beverages, fruit and vegetable sandwiches with cheese.

We'll continue the tour, looking for species such as the collared araçari, Ecuadorian trogons, gray-backed hawks, great white herons, and pelicans, learning about their characteristics.

After four to four and a half hours, we'll conclude the activity and say goodbye at the meeting point.

Schedules & meeting points

Depending on your starting location, please note the following pickup times:

Tour from Puerto López: at 6 am at Malecón Julio Izurieta & Eloy Alfaro.Tour from Montañita: at 5:30 am, pickup at your hotel in Montañita.