Mantaraya Lodge Activities
Mantaraya Lodge, Pool
Mantarata Lodge, Los Frailes Beach
Mantaraya Lodge, View of Los Frailes Beach
Mantaraya Lodge, Isla de la Plata
Mantaraya Lodge, Bird Watching at la Isla de la Plata
Mantaraya Lodge, Enjoying The Landscapes And The Pacific Coast
Mantaraya Lodge, Extraordinary Activities
Mantaraya Lodge, Diving
Mantaraya Lodge, Coast Region Vegetation
Mantaraya Lodge, Entering
Mantaraya Lodge, Biodiversity
Mantaraya Lodge, Pacific Coast View
Mantaraya Lodge, Hotel
Mantaraya Lodge, Installations
Mantaraya Lodge, Bedrooms
Mantaraya Lodge, A Confortable Trip
Mantaraya Lodge, Restaurant
Mantaraya Lodge, External View
Mantaraya Lodge, An Experiencie You Do Not Want to Miss
Mantaraya Lodge, At Night
Mantaraya Lodge, A Beautiful Place
Mantaraya Lodge, A Delightful Paradise
Mantaraya Lodge, Ships
Mantaraya Lodge, Always Thinking About Your Comfort
Mantaraya Lodge, In The Pacific Coast
Mantaraya Lodge, Restaurant View
Mantaraya Lodge, Enjoy It
Mantaraya Lodge, An Extraordinary Place
Mantaraya Lodge, Is Waiting For You To Enjoy This Exceptional Adventure
Mantaraya Lodge, Excursions
Mantaraya Lodge, Cultural Experiencie
Mantaraya Lodge, Mud Poll At Agua Blanca Community
Mantaraya Lodge, Traditional Fruit In The Pacific Coast
Mantaraya Lodge, Blue Footed Booby
Mantaraya Lodge, Frigate Bird
Mantaraya Lodge, Variety Of Species
Mantaraya Lodge, Guest Exploring Isla de la Plata
Mantaraya Lodge, Enjoy The Nature
Mantaraya Lodge, Spider
Mantaraya Lodge, Path in Isla de la Plata
Mantaraya Lodge, Whales Like You Never See Before
Mantaraya Lodge, Puerto López
The journey starts with a 30 minute flight from Quito to Manta or Portoviejo. One of our qualified staff members will transfer you by car to Machalilla National Park (about three hours ride). On the road, there will be a stop in order to visit the home of the legendary Panama hat, Montecristi. For approximately one hour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the air and history of this notable coastal town with residents engaged in the weaving of these extraordinary straw hats. Back on the way to Machalilla National Park, enjoy the ride that offers splendid views of coastal Manabí. At your arrival to Mantaraya Lodge, a superb lunch will be ready for you. In the afternoon, our proficient naturalist leader will present to you a range of activities you can select from. You can either go to the beach, venture into a fishing village or hike through an exceptional moist forest to experience your first encounter with the local flora and fauna. After dinner, there will be an introductory talk about Machalilla National Park and the activities for the next day.
It is time to discover the Machalilla National Park wonders. Located in the heart of the park, the village of Agua Blanca offers you the opportunity to observe the archeological remains of the once powerful Salangome Chiefdom, which was part of the Manteño culture. With the help of various organizations, the community of Agua Blanca with more than 400 inhabitants is engaged in several projects to rescue the archeological ruins and improve the administration of the tourism activities. There is a great number of activities in the area for you pleasure.
* The visit to Agua Blanca village takes practically the entire day. For this reason, a box lunch and plenty of water will be provided during the tour. On the ride back to the hotel, at your choice, we can stop by the fishing town of Puerto López and stroll through the “Malecón” or main street along the beach to have a view of the town’s corners. After dinner, our excursion leader will be giving briefing about the activities for the next day; and, if you are interested, a lecture regarding a special topic about Machalilla National Park.
This day we swap the mainland activities at Machalilla to explore the wonders of the offshore Isla de la Plata. The Silver Island is an outstanding wildlife sanctuary for seabirds and other marine life. Our sea adventure begins at Puerto López tranquil harbor, which is appropriate to go on board the comfortable Mantaraya boat. The navigation to the island may last about one and half hours. There are mainly three activities in this full day tour. One is hiking along the pre-design paths at the island with our naturalist guide to learn more about the natural, geological and cultural history of La Plata. It is your decision to take the long or short track. There is also plenty of time to go snorkeling and observe an interesting marine ecosystem around Drake’s bay. If you just want to swim and relax on the beach, you’ll have the opportunity to do so. A box lunch and loads of water will be offered to you during this trip. By the afternoon, our boat will be cruising back to Puerto López where our bus will get us back to Mantaraya Lodge. After dinner, our excursion leader will be giving a talk about the activities for the next day; and, if you are interested, a lecture regarding a special topic about Machalilla National Park .
The rocky cliffs, bays and wide beaches of southern Manabí are surely a luring attraction to anyone. That's why, today’s tour is going to be at the unspoiled white sand beach composite of Los Frailes; which is one of the three major protected seashores of Machalilla National Park where the nesting of at least two species of sea turtles (carey and green turtles) takes place each year between January and May. The three gorgeous beaches at los Frailes are separated by tropical coastal scrub vegetation and eroded headlands. The choices to get here are to walk through a natural trail that starts near the entrance road and ends at the main beach. This path goes along the seashore offering an exceptional coastline view and access to the three beaches. The hike lasts approximately three hours and offers you the chance to observe different species of flora and fauna that inhabit the coastal scrub. Another way to get to the main beach is by car or bike through a non paved road. Once in Los Frailes, you can just relax and sunbathe, or walk throughout the natural path, or go swimming in the warm waters of the equator, or may be go snorkeling and enjoy the vivid marine creatures you may encounter. Lunch will be served at the hotel and after a deserving rest our excursion leader will bring you to the small fishing village of Salango. This small town, located south of Puerto López, has an interesting museum with samples collected at different sites, inside and outside the national park. In addition, the museum exhibits in chronological order the archeological ceramic vestiges of cultures that inhabited the coast of Ecuador more than 5,000 years ago. People at Salango are involved in a project called the marine parcel, which is shallow area located between the Salango hill and the Salango Island where you can do snorkeling, scuba diving and selective fishing. After dinner, our excursion leader will be giving a briefing about the activities for the next day; and, if you are interested, a lecture regarding a special topic about Machalilla National Park.
This last day offers you the chance to visit the tropical moist forest, also known as fog forest. On one trip with our naturalist guide, you may see over 20 different species of birds, learn about the local flora and understand why this ecosystem is different from the others you have already been. For a couple of hours or more, if you want, come into contact with this marvelous paradise and experience the sensation of being in the real jungle. Lunch will be ready for you at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will have some time to pack and get ready to leave Machalilla National Park. The trip to Manta or Portoviejo airports will take around a couple of hours. On your arrival to the airport, our staff will take care of your ticket and boarding pass to return to Quito. 
Stayed in colorful stucco bungalows overlooking the Pacific. Very clean, comfortable, wonderful food and service. Enjoyed the pool and the birds and the views. Up the hill from an amazing fishing village and harbor where we took a boat to Isla de la Plata for a small taste of the Galapagos. Also did some fishing and snorkeling. Truly a magical place and highly recommended!