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¡ WELCOME TO MACHALILLA NATIONAL PARK!


THE HUMPBACKS WHALES WAIT FOR YOU!!!

 

Come and enjoy our culture, delicious gastronomy, and unbeatable landscapes with the unique Ecuadorian coast flora and fauna. The marine area of Machalilla National Park is widely recognized as the most important area for the breeding and reproduction of humpback whales that migrate from Antarctica from June to October every year. Daily tours all year round in touristic yachts, whale watching, diving, hiking, snorkeling, fishing and more activities that will make you come back again! 

Isla de la Plata wait for you...

Start planning your visit today!

¿WHO WE ARE?


PALO SANTO TRAVEL s a Small Company born in Puerto Lopez, part of the Machalilla National Park, since 2013. We are DIRECT OPERATORS FROM ECUADOR, with tourism yachts, supporting the small businesses, foundations and craftwork communities, lodging, touristic transport, and scientific research.  Part of our team is biologist and whale researchers.


Our mission is to become an environmentally friendly tourism Company dedicated to giving you the best experiences with nature. We have grown slowly, step by step, giving rise to a team of engaged people, capable of giving you the most professional experience in the field. During these few years, we have learned that the best service is always recommended.

 

This is why we are always trying to improve the Company’s structure and personnel to fulfill or client’s expectations.

 

 I WELCOME, WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

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TOUR ISLA DE LA PLATA | SNORKEL | MARINE TURTLES | WHALE WATCHING |PUERTO LOPEZ

THE ULTIMATE ECUADORIAN ADVENTURE: SMALL GALÁPAGOS & MARINE WILDLIFE YEAR-ROUND Experience the #1 rated full-day tour from Puerto López - combining trekking, wildlife observation, snorkeling, and marine wildlife viewing in Ecuador's most spectacular coastal setting. WHY THIS IS ECUADOR'S MOST BOOKED TOUR Immerse yourself in pure nature on Isla de la Plata, the "Small Galápagos" of Ecuador. This extraordinary full-day adventure brings you face-to-face with free marine turtles feeding in their natural habitat. Enjoy guided trekking through magnificent landscapes steeped in pirate history, where you'll observe blue-footed boobies nesting and colonies of hundreds of frigatebirds soaring overhead.   Upon your return journey, delight in snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs teeming with multicolored tropical fish. From June to October, experience the breathtaking humpback whale watching season with our 100% sighting guarantee. January to April offers exciting opportunities for dolphin sightings during the tour. You might even hear whale songs underwater during your snorkel experience in season! THE SMALL GALÁPAGOS EXPERIENCE Isla de la Plata stands as Ecuador's premier coastal island open for tourism. This protected gem offers the same remarkable ecosystem and marine birds found in Galápagos at a fraction of the cost. Dating back to pre-Columbian times (5000 B.C.), this sacred island served as a ceremonial worship center for the Incas. Later frequented by buccaneers and pirates, legends of hidden treasures still surround its shores. Now part of Machalilla National Park, it represents Ecuador's second largest protected marine area. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY We maintain the highest safety standards with professionally equipped vessels featuring life jackets for every passenger. Our certified crew undergoes rigorous training to ensure your wellbeing throughout the journey. If you have any health considerations (heart or respiratory conditions, seasickness, asthma, etc.), please inform us when booking so we can make appropriate accommodations. YEAR-ROUND MARINE WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS June-October: Prime humpback whale breeding season - witness spectacular breaching and mating behaviors January-April: Opportunity to observe playful dolphins in their natural habitat All year: Marine turtles, tropical fish, and seabirds including blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds Puerto López transforms into a marine wildlife haven throughout the year, with each season offering unique natural phenomena that complete your unforgettable Ecuadorian coastal experience.   We depart daily from Puerto López with limited spaces available. Other Tours and Options in Puerto Lopez: HOTEL PUERTO LOPEZ + TOUR ISLA DE LA PLATA TOUR WHALE WATCHING WITH RESEARCHERS (June to October) TOUR LOS FRAILES BEACH + WHALES (June to October) WHALE SAFARI (June to October)

PUERTO LOPEZ | MACHALILLA | ISLA DE LA PLATA | SALANGO

TOUR | SNORKEL | WHALE WATCHING | BIRD WATCHING | VOLUNTEERS


 

AWARDS AND HONOURS


TRIPADVISOR

TRIPADVISOR has chosen us for several years as winners of the Certificate of Excellence and first of all in the Tour Category in Puerto López. We are so proud and Thanks to the Palo Santo team and our customers, with whom we continue to learn and improve every day.

 

 

TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY AWARDS

PALO SANTO TRAVEL has been nominated in two years for this award. Now, we win !!! and we are happy to have won in the Wild Life Category and that we are among the best Tours in All of Ecuador.

MONTAÑITA | TOUR ISLA DE LA PLATA | WHALE WATCHING | ECUADOR

ENJOY THE BEST LIVE ADVENTURE IN ISLA DE LA PLATA (SMALL GALAPAGOS) FROM MONTAÑITA Marine Turtles | Snorkeling | Trekking in Isla de la Plata | Bird Watching | Whale Watching (From June to October) in the same Tour from Montañita Our goal is to give you an exciting adventure you will never forget. We want to make sure you really enjoy the incredible humpback whale watching (available from June to October) and amazing marine life sightings off the coast of Puerto López and Machalilla National Park. Each small-group adventure carries no more than 16 guests on Palo Santo Boats, a 12 meters fiberglass yachts with two 150 Hp ecological outboard motors. This tour included transfer Montañita - Puerto Lopez - Montañita; Tourism Boat from Puerto Lopez; Encounter with marine turtles; Trekking in Isla de la Plata; Snorkeling on the reef corals in Isla and Whale Watching (only available from June to October).   La Isla de La Plata is also known as small Galápagos because it has the same ecosystem and animals living on the Island. In pre-Columbian times the sun and the sea were a ceremonial center of worship for the Incas. Later, the Plata Island was visited by buccaneers and pirates. Finally, it belonged to one of the most famous families in Ecuador to be part of the Machalilla National Park, Isla la Plata is the second protected area of Ecuador.   From June until October humpback whales travel more than 7,000 km from Antarctica to the shores of Machalilla National Park in Ecuador. La Isla de La Plata is considered a breeding area for different species of whales and dolphins. It is also a place where they unite together. Only in these few month you can enjoy acrobatic shows from these wonderful animals. 100% guaranteed whale watching (from June to October 15). If you do not see them, we will refund your money.
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