Equus Erro Hostería

Overview

Description

Equus Erro Hostería is located in the southern part of Ecuador's Manabí province, in the buffer zone of Machalilla National Park, the second most important park in the nation after the Galapagos. This destination, where the mountains embrace the sea, is highly visited from June to October when humpback whales (Megaptera novaengliae) make their impressive appearances. The site was declared the nation’s first whale sanctuary.

Manabí has other major attractions. It is of great interest to ornithologists for bird-watching, while the remnants and settlements of five indigenous cultures found in Salango attract dozens of archeologists. The area also has primary forest, tropical dry forest, and tropical moist forest.

Equus Erro Hostería takes great care to provide clients with several options for entertainment including excursions to Isla de la Plata, scuba-diving, snorkeling, horseback riding along the beach, visits to museums and communities in the park (such as Agua Blanca, the habitat of the particularly beautiful mot-mot birds), tours to sulfurous pools, beaches, and other treasures offered in the region.

Rooms

Four double rooms, one quadruple room, and two VIP suites, all with sofa-beds included; the VIP suites have DirecTV, kitchenette, mini-bar, living room, and books.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 4

Percentage of local employees: 100%

Our mission is to offer quality services while promoting social, environmental, and economic development in the region.

We participate in several projects and programs that help us to fulfill our mission:

• “Free Psittacids” Rescue Center: receives endangered macaws, parakeets, and parrots - animals that have been seized from traffickers or simply dropped off by people who don’t want them anymore.
• Hippotherapy center: offers therapy using horses and therapists for children with diseases or physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
• EcoBallenita Foundation: aims to support the protection of coastal and marine resources to conserve biological diversity and endangered species.
• TORMAR sea turtle project at Las Tunas: conducts field work to conserve coastal resources and sustainable development via strategies for environmental education, capacity-building, and communications.
• Mangrove project: aims to restore the mangroves of the Las Tunas, Ayampe, and Río Chico communities, which have been gradually lost along with the natural wealth that abounds in those ecosystems.

Rates

$76 – 100

VIP Suite with capacity for 6 people: $180.
VIP Suite with capacity for 2 people: $145.
Simple double room: $75.
Simple quadruple room: $100.
Simple double room with double sofa-bed: $100.
Simple quadruple room with double sofa-bed: $120.
Simple room with ocean view: $40.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Guayaquil (GYE)

Nearest local/national airport: Manta (MEC)

Travel time to nearest airport: 1 hour and 45 minutes

The area is reached via the Ruta del Sol highway.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

April 2011.

Photos courtesy of Equus Erro Hostería, Ecuador, for SustainableTrip.org.