Cerro Jaboncillo Tour: Dive into History with Archaeological Settlements & Museum Visit
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Immerse yourself in history and archaeology on the Cerro Jaboncillo Tour. Explore ancient settlements, witness real fossils, and visit a museum with artifacts from the Valdivia, Pache, and Chorrera cultures.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plage de Tarqui - We will visit the fish market and the boatyard
  • Jaboncillo Parque Arqueologico Cultural - Archeology, museum we will learn about the tribes who lived on the coast, we will visit one of the most ancient settlements in South America.
  • Montecristi - Hat factory, we will see how the Montecristi hats are made and the secrets of what makes them so special.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Discover the enchanting world of Cerro Jaboncillo, a site rich in historical significance and filled with intriguing tales. Its archaeological offerings, dating back to 2,000-3,000 years ago, stem from an ancient tribe known for their pioneering work with clay. Ongoing excavation efforts continue to reveal artefacts and fossils from coastal tribes who once built thriving communities and nurtured families here. There’s also a museum housing a vast collection of Archaeological findings from the Pache Culture, Valdivia, and Chorrera. Our itinerary includes a stop by the local fish market for a peek into traditional fishing methods, a visit to the boatyard to watch the creation of wooden fishing vessels, and a tour of a hat factory to witness the production of exquisite hats. This place comes highly recommended.

  • If you require a guide that speaks another language other than English, you will have to notify us, extra charges might be applied.
Location
Terminal De Cruceros
Our representatives will wear uniforms with our logo on their shirts You can also see the meeting point on the pictures that describe the tour Please approach to the one with a clipboard and ask to find you on our guests list.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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E1355zsjennyg
Jan 1, 2024
A fun day of chocolate with Manta cacao farm tour - The cacao farm tour was wonderful! Experienced a local cacao farm and local snacks and fruit. And a stop at a small batch chocolate producer factory. Shown all about the creation of chocolate from the tree to hot cocoa and chocolate bars. There was a short walk over rough ground among the cacao trees at the farm to really experience the growing cacao pods and harvest (maybe a kilometer total) . Even saw an iguana. Great lunch stop too. Our time was limited as it was a cruise ship stop but Manta SOS made good use of our time and delivered us back to the port on time. Thank you Fernando!
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