Top Puerto Lopez Tours by Duration

Explore the "Little Galapagos" on this nature-focused walking tour to Isla de la Plata in Machalilla National Park. Stroll scenic trails with bilingual guides to observe blue-footed and masked boobies, frigatebirds, and seabirds in their habitat. The experience includes snorkeling with sea turtles and colorful fish. We may spot dolphins and other marine animals (Dec-May). Ecuador is a humpback whale reproduction area, guaranteeing sightings during their season (Jun-Oct). Visit our small Whale & Dolphin Information Center at the Palo Santo office featuring educational displays, whale bones, regional stories, and a whale-themed store. A naturalist shares educational insights about local ecology. This 7-hour experience combines walking, nature observation, and learning in one of Ecuador's diverse ecosystems. We provide equipment, lunch, and water. Small groups ensure a personalized experience for families and nature enthusiasts.

Live the best experiences with this activity in Puerto lopez, this is the best option of tour, you will exploe the Sucre Islet, Bread Oven Islet and Bálsamo Beach. We will make the snorkeling activity in the sucre islot and you can swim near to the sea lions we can find in the area. In the balsamo beaach you will walk and taking great photos

We invite you to know the most beautiful beach in Ecuador!, Los Frailes! We will take our bicycles until we reach this heavenly place! (approximately 3 kilometers). After this we will walk along a natural path. The Agua Blanca community was the capital of the last indigenous of the Manteña culture of this southern area of ​​Manabí. Here we can enjoy an interesting museum that has archaeological pieces of the Manteña culture and we will enjoy a typical lunch of the Ecuadorian region. To end this beautiful day we will bathe in a pool that has medicinal properties, because it has sulphurous waters of volcanic origin. An incomparable journey!

This experience combines nature, wildlife, and adventure in one of the most special places on Ecuador’s coast. Located within Machalilla National Park, Isla de la Plata is known as the “Galápagos of the mainland” thanks to its remarkable diversity of wildlife. During the excursion, you will have the opportunity to observe iconic seabirds, enjoy a guided hike across the island, and go snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. In season, you may also witness the impressive sight of humpback whales during the whale-watching period. A complete experience to discover the nature and marine life of the Ecuadorian Pacific in a single day.

La Isla de la Plata, ubicada dentro del Parque Nacional Machalilla, es uno de los destinos naturales más importantes de Ecuador gracias a su extraordinaria biodiversidad. En esta reserva podrás observar una gran variedad de fauna marina y aves, como piqueros de patas azules y rojas, piqueros de Nazca, aves tropicales y fragatas. Además, es común avistar tortugas carey, delfines y mantarrayas, así como ballenas jorobadas durante la temporada de junio a octubre. Este destino es conocido como el “Mini Galápagos", ya que ofrece la oportunidad de apreciar especies emblemáticas similares a las que habitan en las Islas Galápagos, pero de una forma más accesible.