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Alandaluz is surrounded by the Machalilla national park which is the only national park on the coast in Ecuador. The park consist of several interesting places that we wil visit during the week. Here are some examples of what to find in Machalilla:
- A 20,000-hectare marine sanctuary containing the only coral formations found on the Ecuadorian mainland coast. Humpback whales and dolphins inhabit the waters from June to mid-October. The whales pass through the park during their yearly migration from Antarctica.
- The Los Frailes Recreational Area, containing a spectacular, unspoiled white sand beach surrounded by high sandstone bluffs and tranquil, azul waters.
- The Isla de la Plata (Silver Island) which contains some of the same bird and marine species found on the Galapagos Islands. Species include blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies, masked boobies, frigate birds, albatross, and sea lions. Spectacular headland cliffs provide launching sites for the sea birds and stunning views of the ocean.
- A 40,000-hectare forest reserve containing some of the last tropical dry forest remaining in Ecuador. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded here, including parrots, parakeets, and seabirds. The upper elevations of the preserve contain a small cloud forest inhabited by howler monkeys.
In addition we will visit the beaches in Salango and the town of Puerto Lopez.
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