Amber’s guidebook to Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
Sightseeing
Beautiful beach in the Machalilla National Park. Many hiking trails as well. About 15 minutes by taxi/bus.
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Los Frailes
Beautiful beach in the Machalilla National Park. Many hiking trails as well. About 15 minutes by taxi/bus.
Natural sulfur bath & museum to learn about the people of this community. Great half-day trip. About 15 minutes by taxi/bus.
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Agua Blanca
Natural sulfur bath & museum to learn about the people of this community. Great half-day trip. About 15 minutes by taxi/bus.
Excellent tour where you can see the famous humpback whales and blue footed boobies. Take a hiking tour of the island, snorkel with manta rays, and watch as the giant whales jump out of the water right next to your boat! A great day tour. Aventuras la Plata is an excellent company to go with.
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Plata Island
Excellent tour where you can see the famous humpback whales and blue footed boobies. Take a hiking tour of the island, snorkel with manta rays, and watch as the giant whales jump out of the water right next to your boat! A great day tour. Aventuras la Plata is an excellent company to go with.
City/town information
Small, cute pueblo 20 minutes south. A surfers haven. About 30 minutes south by taxi/bus.
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Ayampe
Small, cute pueblo 20 minutes south. A surfers haven. About 30 minutes south by taxi/bus.
Backpacker hotspot with a great party atmosphere. About 45 minutes south by taxi/bus.
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Montanita
Backpacker hotspot with a great party atmosphere. About 45 minutes south by taxi/bus.
Food scene
Delicious cocktails, dancing, music, entertainment. Music genres include: electronic, reggaetón, salsa, bachata, pop, dance, electro, etc. NOT OPEN DURING PANDEMIC.
Olaconga
& Alejo LascanoDelicious cocktails, dancing, music, entertainment. Music genres include: electronic, reggaetón, salsa, bachata, pop, dance, electro, etc. NOT OPEN DURING PANDEMIC.
Aloha
Malecón Julio IzurietaDelicious lunches and dinners. Variety of food. Reasonable prices.
Rico’s sushi bar & Grill
General CórdovaSushi, chicken wings, pizza, and ceviche. Secret garden in back.
Restaurant Spondylus
Malecon Julio IzurietaSome of the best seafood in town! Open 11am - 11pm everyday.
Patacon Pisao
Malecón Julio IzurietaDelicious dinners, Colombian Food.
Fantastic Argentinian pizza! Large selection of toppings. They also do delivery!
Cambalache Pizzas Para Llevar
215 González SuárezFantastic Argentinian pizza! Large selection of toppings. They also do delivery!