The diving village Salango is just ten minutes to the north of Puerto Lopez. The sight affords a great historic experience: its museum of the first inhabitants of this part of the island. Salango, apart from having an exquisite local cuisine known as comida manabita, also offers the opportunity to explore the coral reef and enjoy the snorkeling experience in the new marina. Here a group of qualified divers share with the visitor their knowledge and experience of protection of marine resources such as black coral and Spondylus shell and they aid tourists in their underwater diving practise. Additionally the parcel offers the opportunity to undertake another adventurous activity: sport fishing. The Mirador de Salango offers stunning views of the natural landscapes of Machalilla National Park, Paragliding, bicycle outings, ecotourist trails and much more...

The principal intention of the Salango community is to show, disseminate, conserve and preserve the ecosystems, forms of life, customs, economy and the rest of the aspects of the lives of the inhabitants of the commune.

The Bola de Oro Trail, a gorgeous tourist spot, is a path within the upper part of the beautiful rain forest in the Machalilla National Park. This touristic trail is part of the Rio Blanco precinct in the community of El Pital.
Rivers and waterfalls of crystal clear water, lush and diverse vegetation from dry forests to rain forests with characteristics similar to the Amazon jungle, and diversity of plant and animal species where. A group of outgoing young guides show off a much desired trail, via foot or on horseback, to get into the thick of the jungle to see the diversity of local fauna (howler monkeys, wild turkeys, lowland pacas, deer, a variety of birds and insects, etc.) in a mysterious atmosphere, by the Ruta de Cacique de Piedra, to the highest point of the Machalilla National Park: La Bola de Oro to 800 masl.
With an abundance of flora (bromeliads, vegetable ivory, medicinal plants and timber) in the tropical rain forest, you can appreciate within this natural remnant of the Ecuadorian coast. It is considered to be of great importance as a site of biological regeneration within the binational corridor Choco-Manabí.
This green paradise, ideal for adventurous eco-tourism (walking or horseback riding) is part of the community-based tourism proposal on the Ecuador coast.
The rainforest is a great alternative for national and international tourism. This interpretive trail is part of the the Rio Blanco precinct in the community of El Pital.