North Coast & Lowlands
Maquipucuna, an NGO which manages a cloud-forest lodge near Mindo, also helps the Playa de Oro community manage this lodge. A group canoe trip to the lodge costs $80, and a guide costs $25 per day. The lodge has three different cabins as well as more rustic camping sites and a research station.
It's best to arrange boat transport to the lodge through Maquipucuna. The NGO has also partnered with the community in a locally-grown sustainable chocolate endeavor.
Reserva Ecológico de Manglares Cayapas-Mataje
16.27 MILES
Millions of migratory birds pass through this coastal paradise in June and July, creating a cacophonous and memorable spectacle. The 513 sq km reserve…
Playa de Oro Reserva de Tigrillos
1.99 MILES
Half an hour upstream from Playa de Oro, this 100-sq-km reserve is owned and operated by the community of Playa de Oro. It borders the Reserva Ecológica…
Museo Arqueologica Playa Africa
21.65 MILES
See a collection of more than 6000 pieces of artifacts from the region. Get off a northbound bus in Montalvo and ask for local transport (car or motorbike…
1. Playa de Oro Reserva de Tigrillos
1.99 MILES
Half an hour upstream from Playa de Oro, this 100-sq-km reserve is owned and operated by the community of Playa de Oro. It borders the Reserva Ecológica…
2. Reserva Ecológico de Manglares Cayapas-Mataje
16.27 MILES
Millions of migratory birds pass through this coastal paradise in June and July, creating a cacophonous and memorable spectacle. The 513 sq km reserve…
3. Museo Arqueologica Playa Africa
21.65 MILES
See a collection of more than 6000 pieces of artifacts from the region. Get off a northbound bus in Montalvo and ask for local transport (car or motorbike…