Pacific Coast
Puerto López
Gateway to Isla de la Plata, Machalilla National Park and whale season.
Plan my tripAbout Puerto López
Puerto López is the marine wildlife capital of mainland Ecuador. From its bay you reach Isla de la Plata, known as the little Galápagos, the beaches of Machalilla National Park and, from June to September, one of the world's great humpback whale migrations.
What to do
- Isla de la Plata day trips
- Humpback whale watching
- Snorkelling and diving
- Los Frailes beach and Machalilla
Other coastal destinations
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