Introducing Puerto López
This pretty seaside village, with its dusty streets and chipped blue boats bobbing in the bay, is fast becoming a hub for travelers hot to explore Parque Nacional Machalilla, whale-watch, swim and sunbathe. With cheap and cheerful hotels, a smattering of expats, slow smiles, happy cafés and safe streets, it is just about an obligatory stop on any coastal pilgrimage.
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Of course, the ‘other’ Puerto López is the fishing village, which is best witnessed and understood in the wee morning hours when fishermen gut their catch on the beach and the air teems with wheeling frigatebirds and vultures diving at the scraps.
Last updated: Oct 13, 2008
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RE: Three weeks travel, what not to miss. Seasoned travelers please help.
by randihanis1 29 August 2011
You can take a bus from Guyaquil (at the end of your Galapagos tour) or take a bus from Quito to Puerto Lopez, the ride from Guyaquil…
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RE: Galapagos independent
by randihanis1 15 August 2011
Also, for a great beach check out Los Frailes which is a very short tuk tuk ride from Puerto Lopez
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Re: Baños - Riobamba - Guayaquil - Montañita bus in 1 day?
by pameff 26 July 2011
If you don't catch the 16:30 direct bus from Guayaquil to Montañita you can take a bus from Guayaquil to Salinas, leaving the bus at La…
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