Tourist places of Macará

These are the most important tourist places in Macará.

• Jorupe Biological Reserve: It has abundant species of flora and fauna. The reserve is managed by The Jocotoco Foundation, located 5 km away from the City of Macará, its mission is to motivate the national citizen and  the foreign bird and conservation lover. The Urraca Lodge is located in the Tumbesian dry forest. The reserve has facilities of helpful access for educational and tourist purposes. It has 7 cabins, each cabin has the basic services such as private bathroom, among others. Next to these cabins is designed the main cabin that is multipurpose for meetings, conferences and also offers the service of restaurant for those who stay in this sector as teams of research, tourist groups, and visitors in general.
• Laipun Ecological Reserve: Located on the left bank of the Catamayo River in the Canguraca neighborhood, this It has an area of 1,600 hectares of dry forest.
• Lagoon of Love: It is located in the neighborhood of La Mandalá on the Pan-American Highway 6 Km away from the city of Macará, this sector is characterized by presenting small waterfalls and natural lagoons, bathed by fresh and crystalline water that gives those who like to enjoy nature a unique experience.
• Blue Backgrounds: For those who wish to visit this waterfall attraction, they are located on the Zapotillo canton, in the Laguar neighborhood, of the Parish and Macará canton, 12 km away from the city, in the southern part of the city, which enjoys a warm climate and natural landscape; to get to the waterfalls, you have to travel a third-order route the same one that enters the visitor or tourist until you reach the place where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and above all the exquisiteness and tranquility of the nature that surrounds with extraordinary waterfalls turning them into a natural spa ready for receiving tourists.
• Guayabita Beach: This beach is surrounded by a dry forest of great magnitude, this is mainly due to its privileged hot weather. The Guayabito beach captures the essence of this beautiful city. The beach is a world to admire not only for its forest, but because it offers a nice weather to enjoy the sun, sand, and breeze.
• La Lajilla: It is a natural spa located in the parish Eloy Alfaro, approximately 3 km east of the city on the banks of the River Macará, in this place, the municipality conditioned the sector so provide tourists or visitors with the comforts they require.
• The Slip: It is located on the Pan-American Highway 5.5 km from the city of Macará via Catacocha, this sector is characterized by presenting or simulating a slip with water that is made of solid stone and that provides  a unique experience for who like to enjoy nature.