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Ecuador · Manabí

Best beaches in Machalilla National Park

2 ranked beaches in Machalilla National Park, Manabí

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Machalilla National Park

  1. 1

    Playa La Tortuguita

    A distinctive cove on the Los Frailes trail, valued for scenery without duplicating the main beach.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playita Negra

    Recognized black-sand stop on the Los Frailes hike with standalone discovery value.

    7.0

What makes Machalilla National Park's beaches stand out?

Machalilla National Park sits in Manabí, Ecuador and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Machalilla National Park or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.