*Remember
that Ecuador is a third world country. Do not expect them to do things
the way you are used to, and you will not get frustrated.
*It
is best to drink water from bottles wherever possible.
*Diarrhea
may occur. Go to your doctor at home and be sure to get Cipro or other
drug for treatment of diarrhea. Pepto or other anti-diarrhea may
help. If you suffer from other problems down below, creams like
Preparation-H is advised.
This
park was about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, located in a residential area
near Guayaquil. Across the street was a theater, and down the street was
an upscale mall. The park is a preserved natural area that by my estimate is
about 60 acres. It is walled in (about 15 foot high stone or brick fence with
barbed wire) on three sides, and on the fourth side, it communicates with the Guayas River,
so its natural ecosystem is preserved.
Interestingly, I have three travel guides, and this little gem is listed
in none of them, and the park itself is more substantial than some of the ones
covered. It is definitely worth a
visit. It is free, safe, and the
children were well behaved.
The
park has areas for interactive exhibits and demonstrations, but no
touching. There is a refreshment
area to buy authentic Ecuadorian fast food. The park consists of natural areas where many animals can be
viewed up close and personal by way of boardwalks and paths, and areas that
depict Guayaquil throughout its history, replete with costumes. The historical areas consist of HUGE
buildings, churches, courtyards, gardens, and the like. It is simply amazing and
beautiful. Take plenty of bug
spray, SPF >= 50, and large brimmed hats. Panama hats are great, or look at Sundayafternoons.com.
Right: Tapir
Below:Oscelot resting on tree
Below right: Flamingo
Plants:
Birds:
Peccaries:
Fox:
Oscelot:
Monkey:
Sloth (Peccaries in background):
Park Scenes:
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