We visited this park/ beach from Puerto Lopez. We were advised to take a take ($15,- incl pickup, which brings you straight to the beach). However we took the bus from the bus terminal just outside Puerto Lopez. From there take a bus in the direction of Machalilla en ask the driver to stop at las Frailles ($1,00 p.p.) At the park entrance registration (bring passport) is required, there is no entrance fee. We opted for the complete walk (counter clockwise). Total distance is 7,7 km. The first 4,5 km has some small climbs. The last 2,5 km is more or less flat. Signing is clear on the path. And at the playa las Frailles there are toilets, shower (did not try them) and a small souvenir shop. The big beach itself is not spectacular, but the walk is very nice. To take the bus back to Puerto Lopez terminal just wait alongside the road for the bus (appr. every 20 min). From the bus terminal you can walk back to Puerto Lopez (2,5 km) or take a tuktuk ($??).

Beautiful park! No foods allowed but that’s okay. Loved chilling and playing with the waves here!

What a beautiful beach. It's worth the 40 minute walk. You show your passport at the entrance to the national park, and you can walk in or take a taxi (But they rip you off. Don't pay more than $1.50 one way.) When you walk there, you can spend the day at the beach until they kick you out at sunset. To use showers or bathrooms you have to pay. You can take a tuktuk back to the entrance. You can also hike back out. Great day trip to the beach.

No voy a dar alargues en esta opinión. Que hermoso que es mi MANABÍ

A incredible 5000 years also town in the hard of the National Park. Beautiful beaches and very good food. The La Plata island is very similar to Galapagos. And animal rescue center at Villa Machalilla guest hous. Machalilla town the real deal, fisherman's town, beautiful!

(Translated by Google) From my experience, the beaches in this park are the best in the country, especially Los Frailes beach, white sand and calm water, the best! It is not advisable to bring pets as they are totally prohibited (Original) Desde mi experiencia las playas que hay en este parque son de las mejores del pais, en especial la playa Los Frailes, arena blanca y agua tranquila, la mejor! No es recomendable llevar mascotas ya que estan totalmente prohibidas

We did a 5 hour hike at the forest and it was wonderful. It was January so it was getting really hot and really humid and it was exhausting but it was awesome: so much nature, so much beauty and witnessing the change of weather between the dry and wet forest was really cool!

Beautiful park with a nice trail along different beaches and views. The entry is free. At the end you can relax at the long Los Frailes Beach.

Beautiful park! From the entrance station we took the main road to the hiking trail along the coast which takes you to 3 beaches - Playa Prieta, Playa La Tortuguita and Playa Los Frailes. Along the way there are also 2 viewpoints - Islote Sucre and Las Fragatas - from which you have amazing views of the area. Be aware that the park closes at 4pm. Rangers come around the beaches asking people to leave and you won't be allowed to return via the coastal trail. Worth a visit!

The best beach between Manta and Santa Elena. Strict rules on food is keeping garbage to a minimum. Park entrance is free and showers and bathroom cost a small fee and the attendant keeps it very clean. You can rent an umbrella.

I took a tour of Isla de Plata. I think that is considered part of the National Park. The sun is strong on the trails, bring hat, sunglasses, and lots of water. There is little shade so it's full on sun in the height of the day.

(Translated by Google) I loved (Original) Me encanto

(Translated by Google) Handsome (Original) Hermoso

(Translated by Google) Amazing (Original) Increible

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful beaches (Original) Muy bonitas las playas

(Translated by Google) The best that the country has. (Original) De lo mejor que tiene el pais.

(Translated by Google) Excellent scenery ❤❤ (Original) Excelente paisajes ❤❤

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

(Translated by Google) Excellent experience, as of November 2020 they are attending from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., around 2:00 p.m. they are the last entries of people. The parking lot costs $ 2 and inside in Playa Los Frailes the showers $ 1 and bathroom 0.25 ctvs. There are tricimotos and taxis for those travelers who arrive without a car or leave in a nearby parking lot. There is no crowding in Playa Los Frailes, as of November 2020 the Mirador Las Fragatas is not enabled. (Original) Excelente experiencia, a noviembre de 2020 están atendiendo de 08h00 a 15h00, alrededor de las 14h00 ya son las últimas entradas de personas. El parqueadero cuesta $2 y dentro en Playa Los Frailes las duchas $1 y baño 0.25 ctvs. Hay tricimotos y taxis para aquellos viajeros que llegan sin auto o dejan en un parqueadero cercano. La aglomeración es nula en Playa Los Frailes, a Noviembre de 2020 no está habilitado el Mirador Las Fragatas.

(Translated by Google) Its main attraction is the beach of the Friars but there is also for hiking (Original) Su atracción mayor es la playa de los frailes pero hay también para hacer senderismo

(Translated by Google) Very full, due to the maximum pandemic you can enter until 10 - 11 am xk if it is full you can no longer enter ... !!! (Original) Muy lleno, por la pandemia maximo se puede entrar hasta las 10 - 11 am xk si se llena ya no se puede ingresar...!!!

Hermosaaa playaaa

(Translated by Google) In the Machalilla National Park you will find the beach of the Friars a protected reserve, and also the Agua Blanca commune an ecotourism place with a museum to see the Manteña culture (Original) En el parque nacional Machalilla escontraras la playa de los frailes una reserva protegida, y también la comuna agua blanca un lugar ecoturístico con museo para ver la cultura Manteña

(Translated by Google) I loved it (Original) Me gusto mucho

(Translated by Google) Handsome (Original) Hermoso

Un lugar único eh inigualable tienen q venir

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Exelente

A very nice place to spend with the family. Such a peaceful environment and the locals are very nice.

Beautifully kept. Perfect weather, warm water.

Gorgeous, pristine beaches. Parks service does a commendable job ensuring it stays that way.

Amazing place, if you are lucky you can see snakes or deer on the path to the Los Frailes beach

Beautiful calm beach. Very popular on the weekends. One of the nicest beach we have been to in Ecuador.

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🇪🇨 Los Frailes the best beach ever...

IT is a great opportunity to see some of the sea life and sea birds also known at the Galapagos , the best time to visit the Island is between February until May , however you can visit it at any time (off season rains and views might not be the as nice as this picture ) Take the longer hike then you will se much more... there are many tour operators in Puerto Lopez that you can contact and arrange this tour. There is no way to visit without an organized tour!!! ENJOY

The place is outstanding! The prettiest beach I ever been to so far. The water is perfect, not many people so it's not crowded, however it might vary upon season you visit. There's some animals to see by the rocky beach that are unique. Even tho, the beaches are kept as clean as possible. There needs more control on the people who enters into this place since; some of them still leave trash on this so called Protected Reserve. Also, some people went to hunt for some crabs. And nobody were looking over. So it needs some control on some points for it to be perfect. Still a gorgeous place to visit.

Be early. Timetable on site is not corresponds to the one on google maps

Lindo, ordenado, con aforo determinado, distanciamiento social y medidas de bioseguridad

(Translated by Google) Every day the most enchanted of these beaches Known oven bread (Original) Cad dia mas Encantada de estas playas Conocida Horno De Pan

(Translated by Google) Excellent!! (Original) Excelente!!

(Translated by Google) Very important tourist place for flora or fauna (Original) Lugar turístico muy importante para la flora u fauna

(Translated by Google) ❣️ (Original) ❣️

(Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Lindo lugar

(Translated by Google) So cute (Original) Muy lindo

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

(Translated by Google) The people are very friendly, you can camp or rent a room in one of the cabins. (Original) La gente es muy amable puedes acampar o si no alquilar un cuarto en unas de las cabañas

(Translated by Google) Excellent beach to rest, you can rent a parasol, if you want drinks, you can not any with alcohol ... they open from 9 to 15:00. It is a beautiful natural reserve to know (Original) Excelente playa para descansar, parasol puedes rentar, si deseas bebidas, no puedes ninguna con alcohol...abren de 9 a 15:00. Es una linda reserva natural por conocer

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful ecological reserve where you can snorkel and thus observe the different kinds of colorful fish that its marine fauna has, such as puffer fish and many more. Excellent guides. Recommended place to go as a couple or as a family (Original) Una reserva ecológica muy linda donde se puede hacer snorkel y así observar las diferentes clases de peces de colores que tiene su fauna marina, tales como peces globo y muchos más. Los guías excelentes. Lugar recomendado para ir en pareja o en familia

(Translated by Google) Stop for a moment and enjoy the landscape that Machalilla gives you (Original) Detente un momento y disfruta del paisaje que te otorga Machalilla

(Translated by Google) Place to Rest with the family and enjoy Nature. Recommended! (Original) Lugar para Descansar con la familia y disfrutar de la Naturaleza. Recomendado!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and heavenly place, very quiet for its people, its beaches are very extensive and very clean, the gastronomy is exquisite, I recommend the camotillo, a very tasty fish, great to go with the family (Original) Lugar hermoso y paradisíaco, muy tranquilo por su gente, sus playas son muy extensas y muy limpias, la gastronomía es exquisita, recomiendo el camotillo un pescado muy sabroso, genial para ir en familia

(Translated by Google) Wonderful landscape (Original) Maravilloso paisaje

(Translated by Google) So cute (Original) Muy lindo

(Translated by Google) IT IS NATURAL, PURE AIR !!!! (Original) ES NATURAL, AIRE PURO!!!!

(Translated by Google) Excellent place and location, act for a tourist and adventure tour. (Original) Excelente lugar y la ubicación, acto para un recorrido turístico y de aventura.

(Translated by Google) Magic place (Original) Lugar Mágico

(Translated by Google) Wonderful natural reserve. (Original) Maravillosa reserva natural.

(Translated by Google) Conservation area of ​​natural and cultural resources (Original) Área de conservación de los recursos naturales y culturales

(Translated by Google) Hours of operation from 9am - 3pm (Original) Horario de atención de 9am - 3pm

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Bello lugar

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place to rest and enjoy nature and the sea (Original) Muy hermoso lugar para descansar y disfrutar de la naturaleza y el mar

It took long to go inside. You have to get out of the car and register. (Annoying) The beach is clean and quiet. When you go to the showers, the staff doesn't allow you to go to your car and get something, they will charge you twice if you try to go there again. Overall this beach is a great place to go if you hate crowded places.