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. ![Galapagos Native](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9610000/9600500/9600457/68450508_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Galapagos Native CA $1,311 per person Apr 15 - Apr 22 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Isla Baltra (GPS) 7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews) Confortablenstop over for a family Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024 ![Angermeyer Waterfront Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4890000/4884900/4884897/9d038793_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Angermeyer Waterfront Inn CA $2,458 per person Apr 15 - Apr 22 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Isla Baltra (GPS) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews) Staff very friendly and helpful. Comfortable room. Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 ![Illa Experience Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18940000/18939600/18939550/w7680h13631x0y0-1cf69c7b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Illa Experience Hotel Quito Historic Center CA $1,666 per person May 16 - May 20 found 7 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Quito (UIO) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) Beautifully designed property in a great location. Service was excellent. An oasis in the city Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025 ### 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 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 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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