Machalilla National Park Vacations

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For nature lovers Machalilla National Park is a must when in Ecuador . At once maritime and terrestrial, it gives you the opportunity to discover a fauna (birds, whales...) and an astonishing and varied flora.

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Machalilla National Park: How to get there?

15 minutes from Puerto Lopez by bus or taxi

Machalilla National Park: When to go?

From May to December (June to September for whale watching)

Machalilla National Park: For how long?

2 to 3 days

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Machalilla National Park: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

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For nature lovers Machalilla National Park is a must when in Ecuador . At once maritime and terrestrial, it gives you the opportunity to discover a fauna (birds, whales...) and an astonishing and varied flora.

My suggestion

Take along binoculars so you can enjoy watching many of the reserve's bird species. The dry vegetation allows you to spot them easily. Remember to look out to sea, you might see some humpback whales!

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