Machala Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Ecuador, capital of the El Oro Province
About Machala
Machala has expanded and become a lot safer. The city features a nice harbour called Puerto Bolivar, there are restaurants right on the water. Machala's cuisine is unique in that it is a blend of Ecuadorian coast cuisine and authentic Peruvian cuisine, making Machala's cuisine truly undiscovered. Machala also features a few malls and noteworthy monuments such as the Sword-Fish near the elevated flyover and the monument to the Bananero which is on a roundabout near La Piazza. Machala's people are kind and welcoming, making it an ideal stopover if you're travelling between Ecuador and Peru. Machala has a distinct small-town feel and some excellent lunch and dining options, including fantastic seafood, and barbecue restaurants. In December, the city is illuminated by Christmas lights and dec
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