Hacienda "La Danesa"
This unique excursion is a chance to see something different and learn about important customs. You’ll visit a traditional hacienda and learn about it’s fascinating history. The morning will be spent walking through a teak wood forest to learn about the palms used for making Panama hats, as well as discovering the chocolate-making process at a cocoa workshop. Take in the natural landscapes as you tube gently down the river, then sample more delicious products which are produced at the hacienda. In the afternoon you can milk the cows and find out about the dairy industry, before visiting a banana plantation and learning about the importance of the trade, as Ecuador is the world’s largest exporter of this fruit.
ITINERARY FULL DAY
AM:
Departure from Hotel Hilton in Guayaquil.
Arrival hacienda La Danesa: Welcome and short explanation of the hacienda's history and property.
10 minute walk through Teak wood forest with explanation about the teak tree as well as the 'paja toquilla' palm, which leaves are used for making the famous 'Panama' hats.
Cocoa workshop. See the process from bean to bar and make your own chocolate!.
Tubing gently down the nearby river, observing the rural landscape and a good moment to relax.
PM:
Return to the hacienda.
Explanation and tasting of locally produced products at the hacienda, such as 'Dulce de Leche', a caramel type of product made with fresh milk, chilly mermelade and wild honey.
Lunch at the hacienda.
Experience the cattle and dairy produce at the hacienda. Optionally you can milk your own cow!
Visit to a nearby banana plantation, which is one of Ecuador's main export products.
Travel back to Guayaquil.
Arrival at Guayaquil Port.
Guayaquil City Tour
Guayaquil, ‘Pearl of the Pacific’, is Ecuador’s largest city. This city tour is a chance to learn more about its rich history and stumble upon authentic wooden monuments amongst modern high-rises. You can also escape the crowded avenues and stroll along its vibrant riverfront promenade, or visit the Historical Park, picturesque fishermen villages, mangrove forests or haciendas. The French-style Parque Seminario is popularly known as Iguana or Bolivar Park. In this bizarre downtown Jurassic Park, iguanas crawl everywhere, from right at your feet to the treetops! A statue of liberator Simon Bolivar dominates the park pointing at the Municipal Cathedral.
MUNICIPAL CATHEDRAL
The striking neo-Gothic architecture of the Municipal Cathedral (1937) with its proud towers and white concrete facade rivals with the modern high-rises, and contributes to Guayaquil’s modern identity. The bright interior has a marble main altar from Cuenca and high stained-glass windows.
MALECÓN SIMÓN BOLÍVAR
The vibrant riverfront promenade (Malecón Simon Bolivar 2000) stretches about 2.5km/1.5mi along Rio Guayas. This pedestrian zone has viewpoints, monuments, gardens, recreational areas, bars, restaurants and exhibitions. Wander around to observe the Guayacos in their daily life. The boulevard includes an historical section (Civic Square) with some of most noteworthy monuments: the Moorish clock tower (1842), the Rotonda memorial and the Municipal Palace which is considered one of the most important architectural works of Ecuador.
SANTA ANA HILL
Perched on Santa Ana Hill, the picturesque neighbourhood of Las Peñas respires a traditional aristocratic ambience mixed with a cosy atmosphere, thanks to many ateliers, lively bars and restaurants. This National Cultural Heritage site is where the city was founded. Some of its colourful wooden houses are well over a century old and have been spared from city fires that burned large areas of Guayaquil.
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