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Birds and other Fauna In the morning, awake to the cacophony of huge flocks of parrots or wild turkeys running through the underbrush. If you have a mountain bike or kayak, this locale is perfect. From June to September one can rent a boat and driver to see whales frolicking half an hour off shore.
You'll see Pelicans, Frigate birds, Hummingbirds, Sandpipers, giant and tiny Kingfishers, Horneros, Parrots and Parakeets, Azulejos, Caciques, Flycatchers, Masked Tyrants, Mot Mots, Herons, and even Ospreys escaping from the cold northern climate, just like so many of our guests. When you've had just about enough sunshine, take a stroll to the bamboo grove or along the river, discover our organic gardens or take a hike up the hill into the dense forest. With luck you might catch a glimpse of Monkeys, an Anteater, Guanta, Armadillo, raccoons, wild pigs, an Ocelot, a Boa, a Sloth, or a family of giant iguanas. Giant turtles lay their eggs in the shelter of the bay. After a glorious sunset, do some serious stargazing beside the campfire and see if you can pick out some of the southern constellations. We are less than half a degree north of the equator on the eightieth parallel of longitude.
We also hope to extend our garden with a greater variety of vegetables and fruits, and continue nascent reforesting projects. Soon we will be equipped to host conferences, seminars, workshops, and classes so that we can offer our guests the ideal getaway for relaxation as well as a learning centre. Massages Treat yourself to a relaxing massage with the sound of waves in the background.
Day Tours: If you are planning to stay at Playa escondida for awhile, and would like to see more of the surrounding area, we can organize various day tours for you. There is a minimun of 2 people for every tour. 1) Ecological Adventure Visit a nearby nature reserve and hike through primary and secondary forest with a local naturalist guide. You will learn about the ecology of the area, see natural gas spouting from the earth adn swim in natural swimming pools. 2) Atacames Spend the day in Atacames. you can shop in the local market, visit boach and visit the marine museum.. 3) Family Visit in Estero de Platanos Visit a local family to learn more about the local culture of coastal Ecuadorians. We will visit a family home and you can have the chance to make your own chocolate straight from the bean! 4) Surfing, Surfboard Rental and Surf Trips We offer beginner surf lessons and surfboard rental here at Playa Escondida. You can book a day surf trip tp Estero de Platanos or Mompiche. We also offer full packaged surf trips to beaches located along the Ecuadorian coast. 5) Playa Escondida Educational Adventure Camp In July/August Playa Escondida will be holding a series of 1 week long camps. These camps will be offered for people ages 4-14 years old. Starting every Monday of each week we will start a new session, and the kids will leave to go home on Sunday. The parents are welcome to drop off and pick up the children, stay here at Playa Escondida for a week, or we can pick up and drop off the children at the bus station in atacames. The following is a list of activities offered:
When you register we will send you the medical and information forms that need to be filled out. We will also send you a detaild itinerary of each day and a list of clthes and things to bring. If you would like to register or find out more about the Playa Escondifa Adventure Camp email: katewannan@hotmail.com or call 062-733106
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