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Further Afield

Guia Vilcabamba Guide

Ecuador is a very diverse country and there is something for everyone. At the same time Ecuador is a small country, tiny compared to a country like Brazil and getting around is relatively straightforward. The roads range from bad to terrible but the short distances to travel between places make the trips usually pleasant.


Jambeli Machala

Machala is the coastal city nearest to Loja. It takes about 6 hours by bus to get there with the Loja Internacional. Then a short taxi drive ($3) to the port (Puerto Bolivar) and the real fun begins. A small but comfortable boat will take you from the mooring to the island. It only takes about 20 minutes but you'd want it to take more because the scenery is stunning. After 5 minutes in the harbour the boat enters the jambeli mangrove and from there on you are in a quiet protected space where you can observe quite a bit of wildlife (especially birds) right from the boat.

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Ubicada en la Provincia del Oro, Machala es la ciudad costera más cercana a Loja. Se tarda alrededor de 6 horas en autobús desde Loja para llegar hasta allí con la cooperativa Loja Internacional. Luego un corto paseo en taxi ($ 3) al puerto (Puerto Bolívar) y la verdadera diversión empieza. Una lancha pequeña pero cómoda le llevará desde el puerto hasta la isla. Solamente se tarda unos 20 minutos, pero querría que tome más tiempo porque el paisaje es realmente impresionante. La Ramada de Noe, hospedaje a precio comodo en la isla de Jambeli Machala

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