Isla Corazon
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Port
Manta, Ecuador
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$159.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8- 8 1/2 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
The two-hour drive to Bahia de Caraquez follows a route lined with banana, rice, onion and mango plantations, as well as a dry tropical forest and a cloud forest.
Upon arrival in Bahia, try a typical regional snack served with fresh juice.
Hop into a dinghy that will take you to Isla Corazon. Isla Corazon is a bird sanctuary -- a nesting area for many different marine birds. Keep an eye out for the hundreds of frigate birds, pelicans and anis that call this area home.
Back in Bahia, lunch is served at a local restaurant.
Returning to Manta, stop at a manteño ranch to learn about the manufacturing of Panama hats. Despite the misleading name, Panama hats are, in fact, made right here in Ecuador and have nothing whatsoever to do with Panama. From boiling the leaves to weaving, ironing and rolling, you will see all the steps involved in producing these fine hats and have a chance to purchase a hat directly from the producers if you wish -- a superfino memento of your time in Ecuador.
Make the most of some free time to take photos before heading back to the pier.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat. You may get a little wet during the dinghy ride. Minimum age is 2 years. Minimum height is 2 feet. Maximum weight is 280 lbs; maximum height is 6'10". Tour is available only on select sailings. Disembarking on Isla Corazon is weather dependent. All bird watching takes place from the boat.