Description

3.5 hour 4 km round trip walking tour led by SOMEONE with the Mirador Conchas Chinas as the principal destination. You will walk a moderate ascent along urban slopes and remnants of deciduous tropical forest, to a viewpoint that allows for an understanding of the relationship between the steep terrain and high-density residential development. You will experience the transition between the urban environment and the tropical coastal ecosystem. The tour addresses urban growth, land-use planning, the geography of tourism, and landscape transformation. Key points of the tour:
– Initial ascent through tropical vegetation.
– Observation of cliffs and granite rock formations.
– Panoramic view of Banderas Bay.
– Discussion on coastal geomorphology, erosion, and land use.
– Analysis of hillside urban planning and adaptation to the mountainous terrain.
– Observation of terraces, hillside cuts, and exposed geological structures.
– Excellent view for interpreting the bay and coastal morphology.
We will leave from the Holiday Inn and Suites at approximately 9:00 am on Saturday January 10th. The tour includes: Round-trip transportation from the Holiday Inn & Suites Marina and Golf hotel to the starting point, specialized guide, water, light snack, field journal, assistance, and brief educational materials.