Puerto Lopez Fishing Tours: Catch Your Own Ecuadorian Seafood!

Experience the beauty of Machalilla National Park with guaranteed whale sightings during migration season (June to October). Explore the scenic Salango beach area and observe sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and other marine birds in their natural habitats. Join our knowledgeable guides, who may speak English and Spanish or Spanish only, as they share valuable insights about the local ecosystem and conservation efforts. This relaxing and educational outing offers memorable wildlife encounters with nature. In the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful scenery and sunsets. The tour is shared with groups of up to 22 people, making it ideal for nature enthusiasts, families with children, and anyone interested in Ecuador’s unique coastal biodiversity in a safe and comfortable setting. At the end of the whale watching experience, you will have the opportunity to snorkel at Isla Salango and enjoy a light snack of fresh fruit and a refreshing drink.

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.

We invite you to enjoy the wonderful Ecuadorian Coast, you will be surprised by the magnificent spectacle that this paradisiacal place offers! We will observe beautiful birds, we will swim among colorful coral reefs, sea turtles, goldfish and starfish. As activities to do we have: Snorkeling, Kayaking and Sport Fishing. These activities will be carried out on the Machalilla National Park Coast, they are very safe activities and supervised by specialized guides.

Take this excursion in a boat to one of the most attractive points of Machalilla National Park, where you can do snorkeling and appreciate closely the wonderful marine life that inhabits the reefs of Salango Island or Islote Sucre. You will also have the beautiful opportunity to observe humpback whales (only in June, July, August and September). A great excursion to know the fauna in its natural area.

I live in Puerto López and I am intimately familiar with the bird watching routes and the bird species that we can expect to see. I have experience in identifying the endemic Tumbesian birds species visually and by sound. Most bird watching tours identify 50+ different species.

Combined tour to La Plata island and whale watching, available only in the months of June, July, August and September. Therefore, it is recommended to reserve it at least one month in advance. La Plata Island is located within the Machalilla National Park, it is considered the second most important reserve in Ecuador, this is because this reserve has an immense diversity of fauna and sea birds such as: blue-footed boobies, legs red, Nazca boobies, tropical bird, frigates, a huge colony of Hawksbill turtles, dolphins, manta rays and the visit of Humpback Whales from June to October; among others. This charming place is also known as the "Economic Galapagos", since here you can see some of the species that can also be seen in the Galapagos Islands.

The beautiful San Sebastián Forest is located in the Machalilla National Park, offers all its visitors a beautiful landscape formed by gorges and hills, which are completely covered with vegetation !. This beautiful forest has a great variety of fauna, among them we can find the Howler Monkey, the Guanta, Deer, Guatusa. Among the variety of birds we can find the Partridge, Gavilán, Pavas, Parrots, Toucan, Trogons, Hummingbirds, Black Carpenter, among others. In what corresponds to its existing flora we can find Ferns, Guayacanes, Cativos, Mata palo, Jiguas, Cades, Caimitos and a wonderful variety of Orchids.

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!

Discover whale mothers and calves with our unique early program! Our 6:30am educational experience offers special insight into maternal behaviors during quiet morning hours. Our bilingual specialists share research while involving you in community documentation. The early start provides peaceful conditions when mothers demonstrate important behaviors. Limited to 10 participants, this program offers excellent learning from selected viewing areas. Perfect for photographers and nature enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding. Conclude with local culture - tasting traditional peanut-based fish ceviche, connecting Ecuador's natural heritage with its cuisine. Available only during August to September

We invite you to enjoy the wonderful Ecuadorian Coast, you will be surprised by the magnificent spectacle offered by this heavenly place! We will observe beautiful birds, we will swim among colorful coral reefs, sea turtles, goldfish and starfish. As activities to do we have: Snorkeling, Kayaking, diving and Sport Fishing. These activities will be carried out on the Machalilla National Park Coast, they are very safe activities and supervised by specialized guides.

Diving on the coast of Machalilla National Park is an unforgettable experience, you should not miss it! We have the opportunity to swim near beautiful coral reefs, which are home to many colorful fish, turtles, starfish, brunettes, lobsters among other species. We will start our program in the morning, we will take our boat, which will take us to the first dive site, along the way, we will be able to observe a wonderful dance "The Humpback Whales Courtship Dance" (in the months of June to October) Our guide will give you a small introduction about the currents of the place and we will be ready to enjoy this fantastic adventure!, After this we will have our snack and a rest time, to prepare for our second dive! An unforgettable adventure!

La Plata island is located within the Machalilla National Park, it contains a great diversity of marine fauna and birds that can be found in Galapagos. Recognized for its huge colony of Hawksbill turtles, the visit of Humpback Whales and giant Mantarayas !. We begin our adventure in Puerto López at 08: 30hs, to take our boat, during the navigation in the months of June to October we will make sighting of humpback whales. Once we arrive at our first dive site, we will receive our equipment for the first dive and be ready! To enjoy our first dive! After this we will have a short rest, then we will equip ourselves for our second and fascinating immersion in the waters of the Ecuadorian Coast! Once the activity is finished we will have a box lunch and return to Puerto.