May this report be your solution to that romantic getaway (but not so far from Guayaquil) that you are looking for for this February 14 and celebrate Valentine’s Day as a couple.
In addition to the wide gastronomic offer that the Pearl of the Pacific prepares for that date, these are some of the recommendations of Jorge Mori, consultant and tour operator.
A picnic in Cerro Blanco
Although there are several outdoor spaces where couples can gather, the Cerro Blanco Protected Forest (km. 16 via the Coast) is an option, as it has all the facilities and security to organize a romantic meal for two, even accompanied by a local wine. Another possible setting is Parque Samanes.
river walks
Mori also recommends leaving the mainland to embark on a tour of the internal estuary of the Gulf of Guayaquil from the Puerto Azul Yacht Club, a site that has several providers for that purpose. “It’s a very romantic outing that can be coordinated and planned for that day,” he says.
Another alternative is the catamaran of River Dockwhich organizes sophisticated tours on the Guayas River and that for Valentine’s Day, the singer Daniel Betancourth will have on board on February 13 and 14.
Visit to a vineyard
Leaving the city a different plan will be to organize a tour of the Dos Hemisferios vineyard. “You can practice ethnotourism, get to know the plantations, the factory and finally a tasting of the different varietals that this brand has and that obviously has a romantic touch”, explains Mori.
Dolphins in El Morro
For nature to witness your love, it is also possible organize a tour from El Morro parish and sail together towards the dolphin and bird watching.
A bath in the waterfalls
The Naranjal waterfalls It is another alternative for the more adventurous. “Can taste the local gastronomy and do a little walkingsays Mori. “And as a couple, go dive under those waterfalls and come out completely refreshed.”
It also proposes ‘a clean’ within the Shuar community. “They are very spiritual rituals and also getting to know that culture.”
In The Red Heron
the culture park Garza Roja joins the list of possible destinations a few minutes from Guayaquil for Valentine with three museums and outdoor activities that they can enjoy.
in Bucay
He Pachakay Agrotourism Park (km. 83 via Naranjito-Bucay) proposes some activities for two like horseback riding or walks on the lake, as well as its own gastronomic offer.
More information: Boarding Tours, 099-630-8002, @abordandotours. Perfect Destiny, 097-925-5069, @perfectdestinyec. Free destination, 099-817-5473, @destinolibre.
Source: Eluniverso
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