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Dolphins, Mangroves and Frigate birds in the National Wildlife Reserve "Manglares El Morro"

Enjoy the spectacular beauty of the National Wildlife Reserve "Manglares El Morro" with Whalphin Tours, a tour agency specialized in ecotourism and adventure.

The Coastal Reserve "El Morro"  is a protected marine
enviroment located on the Gulf of Guayaquil a few kms from
Villamil Playas beach and 1 1/2 hours from Guayaquil, the
principal port of Ecuador.

A panoramic view of "Bird Island"  ("Manglecito") in
the National Wildlife Reserve "Manglares El Morro".

 

Here you can observe the facinating behavior of
bottlenosed dolphins in their natural habitat throughout
the year within the estuary called  "Canal del Morro".

In addition, in this protected area you can examine the
mangrove ecosystem, its flora and fauna, and its tropical
climate along with the famous "frigate birds" that nest here
in larger numbers than anywhere else in the country.

Bottlenosed dolphins ("Bufeos") are the principal attraction in the Reserve because of their unique behavior and natural charm.



You can see frigate birds in all their splendor perched
on mangrove trees on Bird Island ("Manglecito")
within the Reserve.

During our tours through the estuary tourists get a detailed explanation of this protected area by a
qualified guide.

All of this and more makes it clear that Whalphin Tours offers a spectacular opportunity to experience the Ecuadorian coastal manglars. and makes possible that "El Morro" Refugee could be considered an unique place  in our Ecuadorian Coast.

You can book individual or all in one tours depending on your preference, and you'll always be accompanied by fully bilingual naturalist guides specialized in the area.

Tourists on board of comfortable boats tour the reserve in the company of one of our specialized guides.


You can also enjoy the excitement of watching Humpback whales during the whale season by booking any of our tours departing from Salinas or Puerto Lopez including the visit to "La PLata Island" 


Enjoy Bird watching and visit to protected areas including Machalilla National Park

 

Enjoy "the Sun Route" and other Beaches and Natural destinations throughout the entire Ecuadorian Coast

Departures from Guayaquil or Villamil Playas
with reservation

For further information contact:

Telf: (593) - (4) - 09-8050961  / 09-3035315
042-762094 / 08-9667973
Email: whalphintours@yahoo.es
Guayaquil - Ecuador

Villamil Playas, Av. 15 de Agosto s /n

y Aciclo Garay oficina # 3

frente al cuerpo de Bomberos


English and Spanish spoken  

 

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We are also seeking financial support for our
conservation project in the "El Morro" Reserve.


For more information please contact:
peterjoe01@yahoo.es