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GREEN ECUADOR
ECO-LODGES
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OUR ECOTOURISM ETHICS CUSTOMIZE YOUR JOURNEY

 
Puerto Hondo
PUERTO HONDO

The town of Puerto Hondo is situated on the southern coast of Ecuador, close to the bustling modern city of Guayaquil. Here you will find one of the best-conserved mangrove eco-systems in the region, managed by the community itself. The town is surrounded by a beautiful sunlit coastal landscape which can be explored by canoe - along the estuary and the ocean inlet – in the company of experienced naturalist guides who are available on site. Many different species of mangroves can be seen, along with the coastal and marine life typical of this sort of forest, including numerous species of interesting and colourful tropical birds.

Puerto Hondo’s Environmental Education Center is designed to give visitors the opportunity to get to know and learn about maritime diversity and the cultural wealth and conservation objectives of the community managed mangroves. Guests will also enjoy the rich typical food of the area, such as “maduros con queso” (a thick, sweet variety of banana combined with a rich cheese), rice, beans and fried fish, plantain patties filled with fresh shrimp; and best of all the clam and oyster “Ceviches” (a delicious dish of shellfish marinated in lime juice, with tomato, onion and spices) which are served at pleasant community-run restaurants.

 

  
PUERTO HONDO
 
 
   
Birds

   
Traditional food

 

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Natural Attractions

  • Birds
  • Landscape
  • Bancos de Piedra
  • The Estuary and  Salado
  • Orchids and Bromelias
  • Beaches
  • Mangrove forest
  • Dry forest (small remnantes)
  • Reptiles, Crustaceans, Molluscs
  • Fish
  • Streams

 

  

Tangible cultural Attractions

  • Environmental Education Centre (CEA)
  • Comidas Típicas
  • Fish
  • Obelisque
  • Pottery (un-categorised)
  • Commuity work

Intangible Cultural Attractions

  • Legends (elves, historic characters)
  • Customs  (Festivals, Saints)
ITINERARY 1:

Day 1

8h30

Visit to the Environmental Education Centre

9h30

Canoe outing to the mangroves

11h00

Return

11h15

Refreshments in the Puerto Hondo community

12h00

Return


 


Testimonials

Loved it will do it again

- Matthew Piepenbrok
USA


Responsible travel

The responsible travel movement:
  • Generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves conditions and access to the industry.
  • Involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life chances.
  • Makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world’s diversity.
  • Provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local culture, social and environmental issues.
  • Minimizes negative economic, environmental and social impacts.
  • Is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.