The Machalilla National Park is a protected area along the Ecuadorian coast in the Manabi province. It is located South of the Mirador San Jose near Puerto Lopez and the small parish Machalilla. The Machalilla National Park has many beaches, forests and islands.
There is a small community called Agua Blanca that one must really visit when visiting the Ecuadorian coast. Located approximately 45 minutes from the Mirador San Jose community in close proximity to the Los Frailes beach this small community does a great job at showcasing its ancestral history. Visitors will be able to visit the museum which contains historical artifacts and archeological sites. One of the popular attractions to the community is the sulphur water pool where one can swim.
You can book a tour with a tour operator or you can also drive to the community by car to visit the community, museum and the sulphur baths.
