HUMPBACK WHALE WATCHING TOUR
Every year the hump-back whales return to the coasts of Ecuador after traveling for more than 7000km coming from Antarctica. The marine area of the Machililla National Park is the important place for their reproduction.
You will have the possibility to watch this spectacular wonder of nature. Imagine these giants, who are 15 meters long and weigh about 45 tons, jump elegantly on the surface of the water….an imposing, beautiful sight.
The humpback whales prefer a surrounding temperature of 25C in their reproduction areas, as well as places near the shore, bays or reefs with a depth of about 200 meters and long bancs from 3 to 5 km wide. There are whales that have been registered, who have visited the marine area of the Machalilla National Park for four following years. The same whales have also been spotted in Columbia and in Antarctica. The transit time to our coast is from June to October every year.
The whale-watching tours can be coordinated and booked at our Ecuador tour operator in Puerto Lopez or directly at the BARQUITA. Just contact us and we'll be pleased to give you more information.
We are looking forward to welcome you on our tour…
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OTHER ECUADOR COAST TOUR OPTIONS:
- visit museums and archeological centers
- visit aquariums exhibiting various exotic marine species
- visit the city of Manta and Montecristi, which is known for the fabrication of straw-hats, famous in the whole world under the name ”Panama Hats”
- visit the shipyard of Machalilla, where local fishermen build their boats.
- visit the village of Montañita, the surf cosmopolitan
- visit the churches built with native material of the region, like straw-roof canes
- visit the nearby calm and virgin beaches
- visit the craft studios of the area
- take horse-back riding tours along the shore or to the jungle
…or just relax and do what your heart desires.
