Cerro Blanco Forest Day Trip

The Cerro Blanco Protected Forest features native plants and wildlife, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts. This day trip from Guayaquil offers a unique opportunity to explore this ecological area.

Cerro Blanco Forest Day Trip

Participants will meet at 5:15 am at Avenida Presidente Isidro Ayora, near Guayaquil airport. A minibus will transport the group to the Cerro Blanco Protected Forest, with a travel time of approximately 25 minutes.

Upon arrival, guests will walk through the forest to learn about various tropical plant species and identify different types of timber trees, such as guayacanes and peniches.

The itinerary includes the Howler Monkey trail, where visitors can observe over 240 species of exotic birds, including nine endangered species, emphasizing the forest's ecological significance.

Participants will also encounter native Ecuadorian animals, such as iguanas, providing excellent photographic opportunities. The guided tour concludes with a return to the vehicle, arriving back at the starting point around 12:15 pm.

Tour with lunch

An option to enhance the experience is available with a lunch tour, which features a meal of chicken soup and rice and meat stew, ideal for re-energizing after the forest exploration.