Isla Corazón is an island located near the coast of Ecuador in the province of Manabí. Situated in the Chone River estuary close to the town Bahía de Caráquez, it has one of the best-conserved mangrove eco-systems to be found in the coastal region, and lucky visitors will not only experience the beauty and mystery of the mangrove forest but also be able observe tropical and maritime bird species.

Isla Corazón is the prefect place to enjoy canoe rides and guided treks on an elevated wooden ramp which winds its way through the mangrove as well as the special attraction of the unusual natural formations known as the ‘mangrove tunnels’. Traditional fishing can also be observed in action.

Isla Corazón puts great emphasis on interpretation for visitors. So a visit to the Environmental Interpretation Center is highly recommended as the way to become familiar with the coastal and maritime life of the area, and to learn about the various conservation activities under way to protect it.

We leave as early as possible in the morning. Travel by boat from Bahía de Caráquez /San Vicente to Porto Velo.  After registering in the interpretation building, the canoes will cast off for a tour of the mangrove tunnels and bird colonies.

There will be a tour of the shellfish canal where other varieties of birds can be seen. We return to the interpretation cabin where we will stop for a Box Lunch of typical local food.

Travel by boat from Bahía  to Porto Velo (Leaves from Pier 1 in Bahía). After arrival at the interpretation cabin we will watch a film about the mangrove project.

The canoes leave for the mangrove trail in the middle of Isla Corazón, where we will be able to identify the different types of mangrove trees. From the observation tower you will be able to see the tallest of the all the mangrove trees.  There will be a tour of the mangrove tunnels and the bird colonies.

We return to the interpretation cabin where we will enjoy a box Lunch. We return to San Vicente – Bahía.