Day Trip to the Shuar Indigenous Community
Tour Options
Upon booking, you have the choice between two itineraries, both beginning at the Bucay Adventures offices, with transportation via minibus and led by an English-speaking guide. Each option offers a unique experience:
Visit to the Shuar Indigenous Community (2.5 hours)
Embarking on our journey at the designated time, we'll bid farewell to Bucay and venture off to explore the Shuar indigenous community, a native village nestled in the Ecuadorian Amazon near Guayaquil.
Upon our arrival, a warm welcome awaits as the inhabitants perform a traditional dance. Then we'll take a tour of the community, delving into their rich traditions. This includes insights into their agricultural practices, the use of typical daily-life products, and the crafting of handmade items.
Our visit will also show you the ancestral rituals still practiced by the Shuar community. To enhance the experience, we'll indulge in typical drinks and partake in face painting, immersing ourselves as authentic members of the tribe.
After an enriching two and a half hours in the Shuar indigenous community, we'll head back to Bucay, concluding the activity.
- Schedule: This tour begins at 3 pm.
Visit to the Bucay Waterfalls + Shuar Indigenous Community (7 hours)
For those seeking a more complete experience, this option is ideal. Prior to exploring the Shuar indigenous community, we'll venture into La Esperanza Protected Forest, a little corner of paradise filled with waterfalls.
Our journey begins with a stop at a sugar cane mill, offering insights into the age-old process of making sugar cane juice. Following this, we embark on a forest hike in pursuit of its waterfalls. La Chorrera del Amor, standing at 30 meters (100 feet), and Isabela, Bucay's largest waterfall, await our discovery.
Take advantage of free time at both waterfalls to relax, soak in the scenic surroundings, and indulge in a refreshing swim. To recharge after our hike, a delightful picnic lunch is provided amidst the enchanting backdrop of the Bucay waterfalls.
In the afternoon, we transition to the Shuar indigenous community, engaging in the same activities outlined in the previous option.
Concluding our excursion, we'll return to the starting point after a total of seven hours.
- Schedule: This tour begins at 10 am
More Information
Duration
2h 30m - 7h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Food & drinks (depending on selection)
Admission to the Bucay waterfalls (depending on selection)
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Bucay Adventures - Travel2South C.l.
Corporate name: GONZALEZ MATUTE WILSON ALFREDO
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Bucay Adventures office
