Bola de Oro nature Trail

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To explore the tropical humid forest along the Bola de Oro Nature Trail (Sendero Bola de Oro), travel 9 km inland to the small town of Río Blanco (also known as the El Pital community) and arrange a hike or horseback ride with a local guide to ascend the highest point in Machalilla National Park, the Bola de Oro, at 800 meters.

Surrounded by tall trees and giant bamboo, with parrot calls sounding overhead, you will encounter community-run farms along the Río Blanco river, then head upwards to encounter howler monkeys, deer, agouti, ocelots and tigrillos, as well as numerous species of birds.

Waterfront of Puerto Lopez

The local independent fishermen of Puerto Lopez are experts of the Pacific coast, and they offer tours of the sea to visitors interested in getting an up-close look at marine birds, as well as doing some shallow diving and snorkelling along hidden coral reefs known only to the locals.

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Bola de Oro nature Trail

Waterfront of Puerto Lopez