Two of the very famous things associated with Ecuador are Cacao and bananas. They are also an important source of income for the country. These products grow in exuberant extensive haciendas in the coast.
Some of these haciendas in the Guayas province are now open for tourists. They offer the opportunity to be immersed in a tropical ambiance, while learning about the cultivation process of these traditional products. In most cases, the owners of the haciendas themselves welcome tourists and are glad to show them around their properties, share stories of life in the haciendas, and answer any questions related to their plantations. They also offer fresh cocoa juice (a tasty drink unknown for many), exotic fruits that grow amidst the extensive plantations and colorful gardens, and delicious typical food.
The Haciendas on the offer additional fascinating activities for tourists: bird watching, horseback riding, milking cows, kayaking, canoe rides, etc. If you are lucky, you might also coincide with a banana cargo to a multinational like Dole.
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