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Frailes beach is one of the protected areas of the Machalilla National Park in Manabí, Ecuador.

The fact that it is located within the Machalilla park has allowed it to remain in a natural, clean and quiet state, where you can enjoy a warm bath, swim, walk or simply rest, enjoying the softness of the white sand that characterizes its cliffs: It has an approximate length of 3 kilometers.

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It is located in the Machalilla National Park, south of the town of Machalilla and 12 km north of Puerto López in Jipijapa (North), Manabí. Ecuador

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• Hiking: Hiking and nature lovers can take the longer path, which meanders through a dry forest with bottle-shaped trees with thick thorns and long, thin cacti. In addition, there are rock formations, lookout points, small bays and islets.

This trail also passes by two beaches: • Playita Prieta, a small bay with black sand. • Playa "La Tortuguita", its waters are transparent and have a light green color.

From Playa La Tortuguita you can return to the main road to Playa de Los Frailes, or take another detour that leads through aromatic trees to a high vacant lot from where it is possible to see the shore.

Those who choose this walk will be rewarded with various wildlife sightings that may include blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, lizards, deer, and of course, the white sands of the open and natural Playa de Los Frailes.

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You could say that these beaches are virgin, very few tourists visit them, perhaps because they are accessed after long walks, however the effort is well worth it, because its fine white sand, the turquoise color of its waters, an imposing landscape decorated with hills and rocks covered with trees, will make you fall in love, it is no lie to say that it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador.

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The "Los Frailes" Beach has an approximate extension of 3 kilometers, from Punta Cabuya to Punta Los Frailes.

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-Among the native plants of this area we find: creeping plants, manzanillo, muyuyo, palosanto, barbasco, cactus, papaya, chapuca, sea pechiche, arrayan or realito, sea purslane, tuna, among others.

-In the surroundings of this beach you can find whales, dolphins, stingrays, turtles, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, vultures, white herons, seagulls, snails, crabs, among others.

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We recommend swimming in the company of other people and doing so only at the ends of the bay where the current is weaker. It is also recommended to bring plenty of water, sunscreen and a large hat or beach umbrella since there are few places with shade.