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From Ayampe, some 6 km north is Puerto Rico and south from the town is the Alandaluz Ecological Center, a top eco-lodge also involved in ecological sound practices, including recycling. Alandaluz is located close to the Machalilla National Park, where you can see the marvelous ecosystem of dry tropical forest and also where ancient cultures lived 8000 years ago.
Some 8 kilometers north from Puerto Rico is Piqueros, where you'll find a small museum with stone artifacts and ceramics exhibits from the Valdivia, Manteña and Machalilla amongst other prehistoric cultures from the coastline. |
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Hostería Alandalúz.- Located south of the province of Manabí. This magnificent and innovative "Hosteria" (Eco-Lodge) built mainly in bamboo, boasts a private large beautiful beach surrounded by tropical forests including organic vegetable and bamboo gardens.
Based on bio-architectural designs. The lodge features homemade organic and excellent vegetarian and seafood specialties. Book Now!
Piqueros Patas Azules.- Cabins overlooking the beach. Also, a museum and organized tours around the area. Located in Piqueros north from Puerto Rico (close to Río Chico).
Hostería La Barquita.- Rooms with bunk beds by the beach. Located north of Ayampe (by Las Tunas) south from Alandalúz. |  | | Transport |
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There is a frequent bus service through Trans Manglaralto buses, which run from Jipijapa or from Manta. | |
| Puerto Rico & Piqueros: | | Accommodation & Restaurants | Transport | Write a review about Puerto Rico & Piqueros | | Around Manabí: |
| Portoviejo | Puerto López | Salango | Parque Nacional Machalilla | Puerto Cayo | Jipijapa | Montecristi | Manta | Crucita | San Clemente & San Jacinto | Bahía de Caráquez | Chone | San Vicente | Canoa | Pedernales | Cojimíes | Ayampe |
| More about Ecuador Coastline: | | Esmeraldas | Manabí | Guayas | Los Ríos | El Oro |
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