Title: Machalilla National Park in Ecuador - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Machalilla National Park Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Machalilla-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6182670-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Ecuador](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Ecuador.d51.Flight-Destinations)[Machalilla National Park Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Machalilla-National-Park.d6182670.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ecuador Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Ecuador.d51.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Machalilla National Park Tours and Activities ![Isla de la Plata is an island 40 km off the Ecuadorian coast. It's also called Galapagos for the poor, because it offers a Galapagos feel without the pricetag. It's nothing poor in terms of flora and fauna though! #ecuador #green #island #wildlife #holidays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356721/c39074c2-8d7b-4631-8e88-3306a2a9ff72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Isla de la Plata is an island 40 km off the Ecuadorian coast. It's also called Galapagos for the poor, because it offers a Galapagos feel without the pricetag. It's nothing poor in terms of flora and fauna though! #ecuador #green #island #wildlife #holidays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356721/c39074c2-8d7b-4631-8e88-3306a2a9ff72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Isla de la Plata is an island 40 km off the Ecuadorian coast. It's also called Galapagos for the poor, because it offers a Galapagos feel without the pricetag. It's nothing poor in terms of flora and fauna though! #ecuador #birds #wildlife #island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356721/81f5a4bb-e820-4221-99a0-e79d52d978b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Isla de la Plata is just off the coast of Ecuador, a short boat ride and you are to the island which is also a national park. We saw a ton of Blue-footed boobies both adults and chicks. To be honest, the chicks and adolescents are not very handsome birds. We did a nice hike around with a very informative guide and were even lucky enough to see a sea lion on one of the beaches and a whale on the boat ride back to port!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356721/da9aebd1-7e81-4db4-b133-b197719dd8d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Machalilla National Park Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Machalilla National Park Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34140000/34132900/34132873/e8edc268_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador CA $1,433 per person Apr 18 - Apr 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Guayaquil (GYE) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews) Excellent service. I was pregnant and the wokers were very attentive. If you want to have a beautiful experience, It’s worth staying here. Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025 ![GO Quito Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91580000/91575700/91575624/24dce2c6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### GO Quito Hotel Batán Grande CA $1,490 per person May 15 - May 22 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Quito (UIO) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews) Great place, the hotub was nice and clean, the room & staff was awesome! Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 ![Hacienda Jimenita Wildlife Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9580000/9576700/9576629/103b2f5c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hacienda Jimenita Wildlife Reserve CA $2,068 per person May 15 - May 22 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Quito (UIO) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews) Great food at restaurant Hot showers Nice trails and gardens Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Olon, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257868/86e366b1-5771-4682-9779-317795ce1df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olon Beach 4/5(1 review) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Olon Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Olon. [](https://expedia.ca/Olon-Beach-Ecuador.d6257868.Vacation-Attraction) #### Agua Blanca 4.5/5(2 reviews) You can find out about the history of Machalilla with a stop at Agua Blanca. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest. [](https://expedia.ca/Agua-Blanca-Manabi.d553248621532375177.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rio Pital Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio Pital during your travels in Puerto Lopez. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-Pital-Puerto-Lopez.d553248635976194080.Vacation-Attraction) #### Machalilla National Park Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Machalilla National Park Museum during your travels in Puerto Lopez. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Machalilla-National-Park-Museum-Puerto-Lopez.d6268363.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tortuguita Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tortuguita Beach during your trip to Machalilla? Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tortuguita-Beach-Machalilla.d934761074855698432.Vacation-Attraction) #### El Sombrerito Trail You can take time to visit El Sombrerito Trail during your travels to Machalilla. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. 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