Galápagos Marine Reserve
Galápagos Marine Reserve

Galápagos Islands (Insular Region) > Galápagos province

The Galápagos Marine Reserve surrounds the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km (600 mi) off Ecuador’s coast. The Galápagos Marine Reserve covers 133,000 square kilometers (51,352 square miles). Indeed, it is one of the largest and most biologically diverse marine protected areas in the world. The reserve was created in 1998. The ... Read more

Puna Island
Puna Island

Pacific Coast (Costa Region) > Guayas province

Puná Island is a large island off the coast of the Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador. It has a protected area of 855 square km., well known for its great mangroves and great biodiversity. The island was created by the accumulation of materials on a core formed by volcanic rocks. Puna island is an ecological reserve that houses ... Read more

Rabida Island
Rabida Island

Galápagos Islands (Insular Region) > Galápagos province

Rabida Island is an unpopulated island. Most of the coastline is rocky except for a beach on the northeast side. Rabida Island has a peculiar red color, caused by the high contents of iron oxide in its sands. It has a large sea lion colony. It is a great place for swimming and snorkeling, where ... Read more

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Snorkeling & Scuba Diving

Ecuador has a rich marine life off its Pacific coast. It has fascinating under water life, scuba diving off its shores is an excellent experience. Ecuador has two principal areas for diving: Around the Galapagos Islands and at various dive sites in the waters of Machalilla National Park, particularly Isla de la Plata which is like a mini-Galapagos.

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Galapagos Marine Reserve. Ecuador

Galápagos Marine Reserve
Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
The Galápagos Marine Reserve surrounds the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km (600 mi) off Ecuador's coast. The Galápagos Marine Reserve covers 133,000 square kilometers (51,352 ...
Location: Galápagos province
Region: Galápagos Islands (Insular Region)
Isla de la Plata - Machalilla National Park. Manabi. Coast Ecuador

Isla de la Plata
Beaches & Surfing, Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), Snorkeling & Scuba Diving, Spondylus route
Isla de la Plata ("Silver Island") is an island full of natural wildlife, located 25 mi (40 km) offshore. Isla de la Plata is part of Machalilla National Park and part ...
Location: Manabí province
Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)
Los Frailes - Machalilla National Park. Manabi. Coast Ecuador

Machalilla National Park
Beaches & Surfing, Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving, Spondylus route
Machalilla National Park is one of the largest protected areas located in Manabi, Ecuador. The park has many islands and beautiful beaches to enjoy, from June to September, humpback whales ...
Location: Manabí province
Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)
Puna Island, Guayas. Coast. Ecuador

Puna Island
Beaches & Surfing, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Puná Island is a large island off the coast of the Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador. It has a protected area of 855 square km., well known for its great mangroves ...
Location: Guayas province
Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)

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