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No. 5600 · Ecuador · South America

Agua Blanca

1.53°S 80.73°W

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Overview

Agua Blanca is a very calm village near Puerto Lopez, part of Parque Nacional Machalilla. The Catholic community manages tourism communally.

Budget Travel · History · Nature · Trekking

Before you go

Accommodation

Camping $2/night, cabañas $10/night.

Activities

Sulphur pool, museum, archaeological sites included in entrance. Longer treks possible.

Culture

The village is a Catholic community that manages tourism communally.

Food

Food is overpriced at $5 per meal; consider bringing your own.

Health

Sulphur bath is great for skin conditions.

Money

Entrance fee $5 (includes guided tour). Food $5 per meal. Cabaña $10/night, camping $2/night. Transport from Puerto Lopez $0.50-$4.

Transport

Motortaxi from Puerto Lopez $4, bus $0.50 plus 5 km walk or $1 mototaxi from entrance.

Water

No water at campsite; freshwater showers at lagoon.

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