Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Machalilla December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Machalilla Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Machalilla.dx6342701)[Hotels in Machalilla](https://expedia.ca/Machalilla-Hotels.d6342701.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Machalilla Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Machalilla.d6342701.Car-Rental-Guide)[Machalilla Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Machalilla.d6342701.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Machalilla ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Machalilla Types of activities [Machalilla travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Machalilla.dx6342701) ![Photo by Paula Vernimmen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ed78f9fe23abcc29ae15d2602e12e0d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Paula Vernimmen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ed78f9fe23abcc29ae15d2602e12e0d4.jpg) ## Machalilla Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Machalilla has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Machalilla is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Machalilla to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Machalilla Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Machalilla. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Machalilla attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Machalilla | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Isla de la Plata: Wildlife Trails & Snorkelling at Machalilla Park](/things-to-do/isla-de-la-plata-wildlife-trails-snorkelling-at-machalilla-park.a51199849.activity-details): CA $83 | | Top 5 things to do | [Isla de la Plata: Wildlife Trails & Snorkelling at Machalilla Park](/things-to-do/isla-de-la-plata-wildlife-trails-snorkelling-at-machalilla-park.a51199849.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Isla de la Plata: Wildlife Trails & Snorkelling at Machalilla Park](/things-to-do/isla-de-la-plata-wildlife-trails-snorkelling-at-machalilla-park.a51199849.activity-details) | ## What to do in Machalilla --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Machalilla #### Agua Blanca 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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/El-Sombrerito-Trail-Machalilla.d934760076997210112.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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