Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco — Attraction in Guayaquil

Wonderful place for some time in nature away from the big city. Taxi here was $6, and on the way back we simply flagged a bus on its way to Guayaquil. You have to reserve the visit in advance (check website). They normally take reservations from Monday to Friday. At the bosque, there are nice picnic spots, and you can go for a nature walk with a guide. We did Canoa trail with Rodolpho and it was super nice. The guide really took time to explain everything and we didn't feel rushed at all. We saw howler monkeys, tarantulas, lizards, squirrels, parrots, and plethora of interesting plants. Thank you, Rodolpho, for...

One of the best places, technically in Guayaquil, that offers an outdoor adventure experience. Hike or bike the trails go through a national protected forest. Be ready to see a whole lotta flora and fauna, even hear the howling monkeys that wander around. Take your water, sunscreen and repellent. During rain season, you can enjoy some seasonal water drops and ponds. Guides are available. Signage inside could be...

There are different hiking trails and they're all guided, you have to reserve the guide and you can choose between English or Spanish, with the English option costing twice as much. I did the longest trail, it was 4 hours. This is not for the faint of the heart but it was so worth it, we saw a few animals including howler monkeys, and we saw very cool flora too. I am very happy we chose to do this, I can't...