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 will 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 will start a leisurely walk along the river bank.

The Ayampe River is home to a total of 328 species of birds, some are endemic to Ecuador and the Tumbesian region, such as the Esmeraldas woodstar, visible from December to March.

During the route, we will take a break for breakfast consisting of coffee, hot beverages, fruit and vegetable sandwiches with cheese.

We will continue the tour, observing species such as the collared araçari, Ecuadorian trogons, gray-backed hawks, great white herons, and pelicans, learning about their peculiarities.

After four to four and a half hours, we will conclude the activity at the meeting point.

Schedules & meeting points

Depending on where you want to start the tour, please take note of the following pickup times and meeting points:

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