Located within Machalilla National Park, the San Sebastián Humid Forest is a hidden natural gem known for its lush landscapes of rolling hills, small ravines, and dense tropical vegetation.
This beautiful forest is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife. During the hike, visitors may spot animals such as howler monkeys, agoutis, deer, and guantas, all living freely within this protected ecosystem.
The area is also a paradise for bird lovers. It offers opportunities to observe toucans, trogons, parrots, hawks, hummingbirds, and the striking black woodpecker, among many other species.
The experience is completed by the forest’s rich plant life, including ferns, guayacán trees, cativo tree...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local lunch.
Spanish-speaking guide.
Transfers to/from the meeting point.
Rubber boots.
Entrance fees.
Tips
Additional expenses not specified.
Meeting Points
Departure
Malecón Julio Izurieta & Eloy Alfaro
Meeting point: Malecón Julio Alfaro & Eloy Alfaro
Return
Adventure in the Humid Forest of Machalilla National Park
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Located within Machalilla National Park, the San Sebastián Humid Forest is a hidden natural gem known for its lush landscapes of rolling hills, small ravines, and dense tropical vegetation.
This beautiful forest is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife. During the hike, visitors may spot animals such as howler monkeys, agoutis, deer, and guantas, all living freely within this protected ecosystem.
The area is also a paradise for bird lovers. It offers opportunities to observe toucans, trogons, parrots, hawks, hummingbirds, and the striking black woodpecker, among many other species.
The experience is completed by the forest’s rich plant life, including ferns, guayacán trees, cativo tree...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local lunch.
Spanish-speaking guide.
Transfers to/from the meeting point.
Rubber boots.
Entrance fees.
Tips
Additional expenses not specified.
Meeting Points
Departure
Malecón Julio Izurieta & Eloy Alfaro
Meeting point: Malecón Julio Alfaro & Eloy Alfaro
Return
Itinerary
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Parque Nacional Machalilla
The San Sebastián Humid Forest features a landscape of ravines and surrounding hills that remain largely untouched and are completely covered with lush vegetation.
This forest is known for its remarkable diversity of wildlife and its rich, exuberant flora, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and travelers seeking an authentic ecological experience
2 hours
2
Parque Nacional Machalilla
Machalilla National Park is home to one of the highest levels of biodiversity along Ecuador’s continental coast. It is also one of the most important marine upwelling areas in the Ecuadorian Pacific, which supports an extraordinary diversity of both marine and terrestrial wildlife.
These unique natural conditions make the park an ideal destination for wildlife observation and immersive nature experiences.
4 hours
3
Puerto Lopez
Puerto López is a small fishing town located on the coast of Ecuador, in the province of Manabí. It is well known as the starting point for several popular excursions, including humpback whale watching, visits to Machalilla National Park, and trips to the so-called “Galápagos of the mainland,” Isla de la Plata
