Hidden gems: places in Puerto López

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Puerto López. Ratings are based from 18 places in the city.

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Sendero Bola de Oro - El Pital
Tourist information center
👍👍 Excelente lugar para compartir en familia
5.00 (5 reviews)
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El Nido Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Bed & breakfast
👍👍 Beautiful little upscale bed and breakfast in Puerto Lopez. The breakfast was tasty and filling, and the staff is excellent They are ready to help with anything you need. The beds are the the most comfortable ones I have felt in all of Ecuador so far. Nice to have air conditioning in the rooms but w...
$71/night
4.90 (81 reviews)
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Café Alquimia
Cafe
👍👍 They have a great selection of coffee, which i have been missing a lot during my trip, and delicious zucchini pasta! My friend enjoyed their waffle sandwiches. We were surpised to find a cafe like this. I will definitely come back!
$ $$$
4.90 (15 reviews)
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Manteña Boutique Hotel
Hotel
👍👍 Hermoso lugar súper cómodo la piscina espectacular y la atención por parte de la propietaria es excelente! Nos ayudó en todo y es muy amable. Sin duda volveré a ir
$51/night
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Comuna Agua Blanca
Archaeological site
👍👍 Nice place with a lagoon for a swim and face mask. The entry is 5$ and incl. the museum and a guided tour to the lagoon and a face mask. There are tiny restaurants at the entrance/exit of the lagoon and they offer fresh coconut water, ice cream, empanadas and other local food for a small amount. Spa...
4.80 (104 reviews)
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Comida con Raices A&G
Restaurant
👍👍 Delicious wings and papa fritos & icy cold cerveza. Asier and Gaby are wonderful!
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Zutalu
Hotel
$36/night
4.80 (21 reviews)
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Salango Island Beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Si visitan Puerto López o Salango, deben visitar este lugar! Se puede tomar un bote en cualquiera de los dos sitios. El paseo dura aproximadamente 2h30 a 3h00 e incluye kayak, snorquel y un baño en la playa de la isla. Si visitas este lugar, no dejes basura ni dañes la vegetación, pues constituye pa...
4.70 (25 reviews)
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Sendero Ecoturístico Bola de Oro
Hiking area
👍👍 El Punto de Información de Ayampe trabaja con la comunidad del Pital y sus guías experimentados. Realizamos el tour y es espectacular tuvimos la suerte de ver a los monos aulladores cerca del río donde pudimos refrescarnos, un tour por la selva dónde apreciamos flora y fauna Cómo guayacanes en flor,...
4.70 (7 reviews)
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La Cabana D'Chuky
Restaurant
👍👍 One of our favorite go to spots on Puerto lopez. Not only os the ceviche top notch but I loved their camaron al ajillo as well ! And the jugos were very good.
4.60 (149 reviews)
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Zutalu
Hotel
👍 Simple thatched cottages in front of the beach. Small but comfortable and reasonably priced. Luis is very knowledgable, helpful and always has a smile. A lot nicer than many pricier concrete options nearby.
$36/night
4.60 (144 reviews)
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Exploramar Diving
Adventure sports center
👍👍 Great group to dive with. Loved the whales. Recommend using these guys for your scuba trip to Isla de la plata
4.60 (67 reviews)
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Casa Mosaico Puerto López
Hotel
👍👍 I stayed here for a month, and it was completely relaxing, so close to the beach, restaurants. The place has beautiful art throughout and the overall vibe of being chill, open to meditation, reading, introspection..all golden. Will stay again, a rare gem to find!
$37/night
4.60 (22 reviews)
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Gym Men & Women Fitness
Gym
👍👍 Chevere y cansado jajaja xd
4.60 (13 reviews)
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Humpback Whale Skeleton
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Very interesting stories inscribed on each of the letter boxes located around the massive skeleton. A good place to learn a little of story about this unusual small landmark.
4.60 (12 reviews)
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Fondo Azul
SCUBA tour agency
4.60 (7 reviews)
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Native Diving Ecuador Padi 5* Resort
Diving center
😠 I hate giving 1 stars, but I have been a diver since 2009 (I am now 32 years old) & I was really concerned with the level of professionalism & safety with this dive company. I had read all the reviews & seen '4.6 star' so thought they were good. Here are the big 'stand out' problems which I hope you...
4.50 (103 reviews)
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Punta Piedrero Ecolodge
Resort hotel
4.50 (45 reviews)
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