Overview
Come and enjoy yourself at the beach in the reserve of the national park “Machalilla”, furthermore you can visit the “Isla de la Plata”, which is also known as “mini Galapagos”. In this place you can look at endemic animals such as: “Piqueros”(with blue, and with red feet), as well as “Fragatas” colonies.
Around the islands are wonderful possibilities for snorkeling and to look other marine species. From the middle of June until September there is a possibility to see whales.
Schedules and Activities in Puerto López
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ACTIVITY
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Sunday
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8:00 pm | Leave from Quito |
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Monday
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6:00 am | Arrival in Puerto Lopez |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast at “Hostel in Puerto Lopez”. | |
| 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Spanish classes | |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Spanish classes | |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
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Tuesday
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8 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Spanish classes | |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 2:30 pm | Hiking excursion into Machalilla National Park to the community”Agua Blanca” | |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
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Wednesday
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8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Spanish classes | |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 2:00 pm | Visit to “Los Frailes” beach in the national park Machalilla | |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
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Thursday
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8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 am | Boat ride to the “Isla de la Plata”, hiking around the island – fantastic landscapes, possibility to observe six kinds of birds similar to the ones in Galapagos | |
| 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Return to Puerto Lopez | |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
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Friday
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8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Spanish classes | |
| Afternoon | Free time at the beach | |
| 6:30 pm | Dinner | |
| 8:00 pm | Return to Quito. | |
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What to Bring
–ORIGINAL PASSPORT: The security checkpoint on the road does not accept copies.
–shorts and long pants (no cotton jeans).
-t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts.
–bathing suits.
–insect repellent.
–sunscreen and sunhat.
–binoculars for viewing wildlife.
–trash bags for keeping things dry.
–camera.
If you want to know more detailed information about our program click here 
Price for the program: 
It is included in the price of the program: 16 hours of Spanish classes, accommodation, food, entrance into the national parks, excursions and guides.
Not included: bus transports(~US$30), drinks (beer, wine and similar), tips etc.
If you are interested in this Spanish program, please click on the following button and complete the form.
