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Puerto López Things to See and Do
Although the town itself does not have many activities beyond relaxing on the beach or visiting the morning fish market, Puerto López is the ideal spot to spend a few nights while visiting the surrounding area. It is the most convenient town from which to visit Parque Nacional Machalilla, where you can sunbathe on one of Ecuador's most beautiful beaches, visit an archaeological community or go wildlife-watching. Thousands of tourists also come here every year just to take whale-watching tours off Puerto López's shores.
By Jena Davison
I am a curious, passionate and free-spirited travel writer, currently working as a Staff Writer and Editor for V!VA. Shortly after...
04 Sep 2012
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Los Frailes
Relaxing and remote, Los Frailes is widely considered one of the most spectacular beaches along the Pacific coastline, and it’s easy to see why....
Beach
Puerto López, Ecuador
Puerto López, Ecuador
Whale-Watching
Whale-watching can be arranged from any number of tour operators with offices along the Malecón. The season is June to September, when the...
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Puerto López, Ecuador
Puerto López, Ecuador
Isla de la Plata
This small island, 37 kilometers (23 mi) northwest of Puerto López, has earned the tag “The Poor Man's Galápagos.” Comparisons are rather...
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Puerto López, Ecuador
Puerto López, Ecuador
Parque Nacional Machalilla
Parque Nacional Machalilla (55,037 hc/136,000 ac) is a nationally protected park in Manabí province that includes a stretch of beach and dry...
National Park
Puerto López, Ecuador
Puerto López, Ecuador
Agua Blanca
The best place to explore Machalilla’s dry forest is at Agua Blanca. Five kilometers (3 mi) off the main highway in the park, 12 kilometers (7.5...
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Puerto López, Ecuador
Puerto López, Ecuador
San Sebastián
Further inland from Agua Blanca, the dry forest rises 800 meters (2,625 ft) up to the cloud forest of San Sebastián. Highlights include orchids,...
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Puerto López, Ecuador
Puerto López, Ecuador
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