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JAMA CAMPAY · MANABÍ, ECUADOR

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Every activity the hotel runs directly — what it costs, what it includes, what the day actually looks like. Tap any experience to open the full itinerary.

16 Experiences5 Categories

ON THE WATER

Boats leave from the hotel's own beach

No transfer to a marina, no third party in between.

Culinary45–60 min

Net-to-Table Fishing

Go out with a local fisherman before sunrise or at dusk, depending on the tide. What comes up in the trasmallo becomes lunch or dinner, cooked with the hotel chef's guidance.

Playa Norte or SurMin 3 guests

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ITINERARY

Meeting point on the hotel beach — timing set by the tide, morning or afternoonDepart to fish with the local fishermanReturn and hand off the catch to the chefCatch is served at lunch or dinner, split among the group

INCLUDES

Fishing net (trasmallo), local fisherman guide, chef preparation when available, a snack with a drink, life vest.

WHAT TO BRING

A cap, a snorkel mouthpiece, and clothing that can get wet.

$49 /person

Adventure60–120 min

Punta Ballena: Pacific Lookout

A boat tour from El Matal to a rock formation carved by the sea. Fish from the boat, snorkel at low tide, or just watch the coastline change on the way there.

Punta BallenaMin 4 guests

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ITINERARY

6:30 AM — Meet at reception, confirm group and brief6:45 AM — Transfer to Playa Matal7:30 AM — Depart by boat with captain toward Punta Ballena8:00 AM — Arrive, tour of the rock formation, rod fishing from the boat8:15 AM — Fishing and snorkeling, tide and weather permitting10:30 AM — Return to Playa Matal11:30 AM — Experience ends

INCLUDES

Local guide, transport, boat, snorkel gear, fishing rods with bait. Not available Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.

WHAT TO BRING

Water shoes, sunscreen, water.

$40 /person

Active20–30 min

Banana Boat Ride

Ten minutes of holding on. The fastest way to get the whole group laughing at once, right off the hotel's beach.

Playa del Hotel1–5 people

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ITINERARY

10:00 AM — Meet on the hotel beach, life vests and safety briefing10:15 AM — Ride begins with captain10:35 AM — Ride ends, return to shore10:45 AM — Experience closes

INCLUDES

Flotation equipment, instructor, boat.

WHAT TO BRING

Swimsuit. Knowing how to swim is recommended.

$50 /group

RentalUp to 5 hrs

Tu Tabla, Tu Ola

Take a surfboard out on your own schedule and go find your own wave along Jama's beach breaks.

Playa Jama CampayFrom 1 guest

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ITINERARY

9:00 AM — Board handed over on the hotel beach9:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Free use, within a five-hour window2:00 PM — Board returned

INCLUDES

One surfboard for the day.

WHAT TO BRING

Prior surfing experience is recommended.

$25 /day

RentalUp to 3 hrs

Paddle Board at Sunrise

Board, paddle, and life vest, out before the day gets going, on the calmest water of the morning.

Playa Jama CampayFrom 1 guest

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ITINERARY

9:00 AM — Equipment handed over on the hotel beach9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Free use, suggested three-hour window12:00 PM — Equipment returned

INCLUDES

Paddle board, paddle, life vest.

WHAT TO BRING

Knowing how to swim is recommended.

$25 /day

WILDLIFE & NATURE

The other reason to come to this part of Manabí

Humpback whales, one of Ecuador's last dry forests, and a mangrove estuary that fills with birds at dusk.

Wildlife60–120 min

Giants of the Pacific: Whale Watching

Navigate off the coast of Jama to see humpback whales on their migratory route, typically June through September.

Open SeaMin 4 guests

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ITINERARY

7:00 AM — Meet on the hotel beach, life vests and welcome7:15 AM — Depart by boat with captain7:45 AM — Navigate toward active sighting zones9:00 AM — Whale observation, timing varies with pod activity9:45 AM — Return toward Playa Norte10:15 AM — Experience ends

INCLUDES

Boat, naturalist guide, life vest.

WHAT TO BRING

A cap, sunscreen, a camera, and clothing that can get wet.

$49 /person

Nature2–3 hrs

Wings of Manabí: Birdwatching

Navigate south along the coastline to the mouth of the Jama River, where several species nest.

Playa del HotelMin 4 guests

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ITINERARY

6:00 AM — Meet on the hotel beach, life vests and welcome6:15 AM — Depart by boat toward the estuary6:45 AM — Slow navigation through the mangrove, native species spotting7:45 AM — Return toward Playa Norte8:15 AM — Experience ends

INCLUDES

Specialized birding guide.

WHAT TO BRING

Neutral-colored clothing, repellent, comfortable or water shoes.

$40 /person

EcotourismHalf day

Lalo Loor Dry Forest

One of the last tropical dry forests left on Ecuador's Pacific coast — 200 hectares, walked self-guided at your own pace.

Reserva Lalo LoorFrom 1 guest

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ITINERARY

8:00 AM — Meet at reception for optional transfer to Tabuga8:30 AM — Arrive at the reserve, check-in8:45 AM — Self-guided walk through the dry forest11:00 AM — Free time to rest and photograph11:30 AM — Return to the meeting point12:00 PM — Transfer back to Jama Campay

INCLUDES

Transport, guide, reserve entrance fee.

WHAT TO BRING

Trekking shoes, repellent, water, light clothing.

$10 /person

Culture2–3 hrs

Butterflies & Café La Capira

A butterfly reserve, then a coffee tasting on the farm where it's grown — two hours, two different kinds of quiet.

Hacienda Café La CapiraFrom 1 guest

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ITINERARY

9:00 AM — Meet at reception for transfer to Tabuga9:30 AM — Arrive at Mariposas del Pacífico, guided tour with the owner10:15 AM — Observe native butterfly species10:45 AM — Short transfer to Café La Capira11:00 AM — Artisanal coffee tasting11:45 AM — Return transfer to Jama Campay

INCLUDES

Reserve access, guide, butterfly garden entrance, coffee tasting.

WHAT TO BRING

A camera. No special restrictions.

$3 /person

TASTE OF MANABÍ

Three ways to eat like you mean it

Tasting2–3 hrs, evening

Manabí Dinner Under the Stars

A private table set on the sand. A tasting menu, cocktails made with what grows nearby, and nothing else on the schedule.

Playa SecaMin 2 guests

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ITINERARY

5:00 PM — Space setup: table, decor, ambiance6:30 PM — Final confirmation with the guest on arrival time7:00 PM — Reception at the prepared table, dinner service, courses timed to the agreed menu

INCLUDES

Tasting menu, drink pairing, candlelit table setup by the pool or beach.

WHAT TO BRING

Advance reservation recommended.

$50 /person

Couples2–3 hrs, evening

Romantic Dinner

A private dinner for two, set in one of the hotel's best spots. Built for anniversaries, proposals, or no occasion at all.

On-site2 guests

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ITINERARY

5:00 PM — Space setup: table, decor, ambiance6:30 PM — Final confirmation with the guest on arrival time7:00 PM — Reception at the prepared table, dinner service, courses timed to the agreed menu

INCLUDES

Tasting menu, drink pairing, flowers, candlelit table setup by the pool or beach.

WHAT TO BRING

Advance reservation recommended.

$100 /couple

Holidays OnlyEvening

Atardecer a Fuego Manaba

Manabí's traditional wood-fired oven, a dish that changes by the day, and a sky doing something different every night.

Piscina Jama CampayMin 4 guests

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ITINERARY

4:30 PM — The wood-fired horno manaba and coals are lit5:00 PM — Space setup by the water5:30 PM — The dish is cooked in the horno manaba6:00 PM — The tonga is served, with beer, soda, or water7:00 PM — Service closes, space cleared

INCLUDES

A traditional Manabí dish cooked in the wood-fired oven, plus a beer, soda, or water. The dish changes by date — ask at the front desk.

WHAT TO BRING

Held on holiday dates only.

$18 /person

SURF & WELLNESS

One hour in the water, or one hour flat on your back

Surf60 min

First Waves: Surf Lessons

Local instructors, beginner-friendly breaks, one hour in the water. For anyone eight years old and up.

Playa Jama CampayFrom 1 guest

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ITINERARY

9:00 AM — Meet the instructor on the hotel beach9:10 AM — Theory: safety, reading the swell, on-sand technique9:30 AM — Practice in the water with the instructor10:30 AM — Final feedback, class ends

INCLUDES

Instructor and board.

WHAT TO BRING

A swimsuit and biodegradable sunscreen.

$30 /person

Spa30–90 min

Beachfront Massage

Volcanic stones, bamboo, or chocolate treatment. Choose the setting too — pool, beach, or the rooftop over the water.

Beach, Pool, or RooftopFrom 1 guest

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ITINERARY

15 min before — Space prepared in the room or villaOn arrival — Brief consultation on preferences and focus areasTreatment begins — 60 minutes, choose from: Feet / Back, Neck & Shoulders / Full Body / Relaxing / Volcanic Stones / Bamboo Therapy / Chocotherapy / Facial Cleanse

INCLUDES

Certified therapist, treatment table, and all supplies.

WHAT TO BRING

Book in advance and let the therapist know about any allergies or skin conditions.

$75 /person

EVENINGS AT THE HOTEL

What happens after the sun goes down

Relax / Social1–2 hrs, evening

Beach Bonfire

A fire on the sand and the Pacific behind it. Often the simplest evening at Jama Campay is the best one.

Playa NorteMin 2 guests

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ITINERARY

6:00 PM — Bonfire set up on the beach, before sunset6:45 PM — Lit, guests received7:00 PM — Bonfire active, marshmallows served8:00 PM — Close and teardown

INCLUDES

Bonfire, seating, marshmallows and s'mores with a soft drink (water or cola). Beer, wine, and cocktails available.

WHAT TO BRING

Nothing required.

$12 /person

Family~2 hrs, evening

Movie Night by the Waves

Pizza, a screen set up on the sand, and a film chosen for the night. Built for families, good for anyone.

Playa SecaMin 2 guests

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ITINERARY

7:00 PM — Screen and projector set up on Playa Seca7:15 PM — Guests received, pizza and drinks served7:30 PM — Film starts9:15 PM — Film ends, timing varies by title9:30 PM — Teardown

INCLUDES

Outdoor beach projection, seating, pizza, soda, and chocolate.

WHAT TO BRING

Nothing required.

$10 /person

Sixteen ways to spend a day in Manabí. Pick one before you arrive.

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