Tourism

There are many tourism options in and around Puerto Cayo.  It is a prime location for whale watching because whales congregrate in the shallow waters nearby.  Thanks to this yearly phenomenon, local tour companies are accustomed to getting close to whales and offer various tours to see them in action.  From June to September, humpback whales from the Antarctic travel to mate in the warm and shallow waters of coastal Ecuador.  Puerto Cayo also offers other excursions and sightseeing tours to the ocean and the rainforest. 
 
Additionally, Puerto Cayo is conveniently located on the coast near the cities of Manta, Jipijapa, Puerto Lopez, Montañita, and Ayampe as well as near Machalilla National Park.  Below you can find all information regarding tour companies and the various activities that Puerto Cayo has to offer.


Blue-footed Booby Operating Company (Compañia Operadora Piquero Pata Azúl)

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    This tour company offers the chance to see humpback whales and snorkel off the shore of Islote.

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PuertoCayoTour

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    PuertoCayoTour offers various tourism packages within the city of Puerto Cayo.  Options include: whale watching, snorkeling, fishing (catch and release as well as catch and cook), and seeing monkies in a nearby forest.

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Tour of the Whales @ Restaurant Nicole (Tour a las Ballenas @ Restaurante Nicole)

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    Tour of the Whales offers whale watching, including the viewing of humpback whales; awe-inspiring animals that can be found right off the shores of Puerto Cayo.

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Jaime's Farm

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A nearby organic farm offers a tour package to visiters.  A one night, two-day deal gives participants the opportunty to horseback ride along the beach and watch humpback whales at sea.

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Tour of the Whales on the Boardwalk (Tour a las Ballenas en el Malecón).

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    Conveniently located on the boardwalk, near the tourism center, this company takes tourists out to sea to  view humpback whales right off the shore of Puerto Cayo.
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Near Puerto Cayo (Cerca de Puerto Cayo)

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Click below to view various popular tourist attractions a short distance from Puerto Cayo.

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