Jama Campay · Manabí, Ecuador
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15 Experiences · 5 CategoriesOn the Water
Boats leave from the hotel’s own beach
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.
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Itinerary
- Meeting point on the hotel beach — timing set by the tide, morning or afternoon
- Depart to fish with the local fisherman
- Return and hand off the catch to the chef
- Catch 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.
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.
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Itinerary
- 6:30 AM — Meet at reception, confirm group and brief
- 6:45 AM — Transfer to Playa Matal
- 7:30 AM — Depart by boat with captain toward Punta Ballena
- 8:00 AM — Arrive, tour of the rock formation, rod fishing from the boat
- 8:15 AM — Fishing and snorkeling, tide and weather permitting
- 10:30 AM — Return to Playa Matal
- 11:30 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.
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.
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Itinerary
- 10:00 AM — Meet on the hotel beach, life vests and safety briefing
- 10:15 AM — Ride begins with captain
- 10:35 AM — Ride ends, return to shore
- 10:45 AM — Experience closes
Includes
Flotation equipment, instructor, boat.
What to Bring
Swimsuit. Knowing how to swim is recommended.
Tu Tabla, Tu Ola
Take a surfboard out on your own schedule and go find your own wave along Jama’s beach breaks.
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Itinerary
- 9:00 AM — Board handed over on the hotel beach
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Free use, within a five-hour window
- 2:00 PM — Board returned
Includes
One surfboard for the day.
What to Bring
Prior surfing experience is recommended.
Paddle Board at Sunrise
Board, paddle, and life vest, out before the day gets going, on the calmest water of the morning.
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Itinerary
- 9:00 AM — Equipment handed over on the hotel beach
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Free use, suggested three-hour window
- 12:00 PM — Equipment returned
Includes
Paddle board, paddle, life vest.
What to Bring
Knowing how to swim is recommended.
Wildlife & Nature
The other reason to come to this part of Manabí
Giants of the Pacific: Whale Watching
Navigate off the coast of Jama to see humpback whales on their migratory route, typically June through September.
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Itinerary
- 7:00 AM — Meet on the hotel beach, life vests and welcome
- 7:15 AM — Depart by boat with captain
- 7:45 AM — Navigate toward active sighting zones
- 9:00 AM — Whale observation, timing varies with pod activity
- 9:45 AM — Return toward Playa Norte
- 10:15 AM — Experience ends
Includes
Boat, naturalist guide, life vest.
What to Bring
A cap, sunscreen, a camera, and clothing that can get wet.
Wings of Manabí: Birdwatching
Navigate south along the coastline — Punta Blanca, Punta Prieta, Bellavista, Don Juan, La División — to the mouth of the Jama River, where several species nest.
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Itinerary
- 6:00 AM — Meet on the hotel beach, life vests and welcome
- 6:15 AM — Depart by boat toward the estuary
- 6:45 AM — Slow navigation through the mangrove, native species spotting
- 7:45 AM — Return toward Playa Norte
- 8:15 AM — Experience ends
Includes
Specialized birding guide.
What to Bring
Neutral-colored clothing, repellent, comfortable or water shoes.
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.
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Itinerary
- 8:00 AM — Meet at reception for optional transfer to Tabuga
- 8:30 AM — Arrive at the reserve, check-in
- 8:45 AM — Self-guided walk through the dry forest
- 11:00 AM — Free time to rest and photograph
- 11:30 AM — Return to the meeting point
- 12:00 PM — Transfer back to Jama Campay
Includes
Transport, guide, reserve entrance fee.
What to Bring
Trekking shoes, repellent, water, light clothing.
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.
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Itinerary
- 9:00 AM — Meet at reception for transfer to Tabuga
- 9:30 AM — Arrive at Mariposas del Pacífico, guided tour with the owner
- 10:15 AM — Observe native butterfly species
- 10:45 AM — Short transfer to Café La Capira
- 11:00 AM — Artisanal coffee tasting
- 11:45 AM — Return transfer to Jama Campay
Includes
Reserve access, guide, butterfly garden entrance, coffee tasting.
What to Bring
A camera. No special restrictions.
Taste of Manabí
Three ways to eat like you mean it
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.
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Itinerary
- 5:00 PM — Space setup: table, decor, ambiance
- 6:30 PM — Final confirmation with the guest on arrival time
- 7:00 PM — Reception at the prepared table, dinner services, 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.
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.
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Itinerary
- 5:00 PM — Space setup: table, decor, ambiance
- 6:30 PM — Final confirmation with the guest on arrival time
- 7:00 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.
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.
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Itinerary
- 4:30 PM — The wood-fired horno manaba and coals are lit
- 5:00 PM — Space setup by the water
- 5:30 PM — The dish is cooked in the horno manaba
- 6:00 PM — The tonga is served, with beer, soda, or water
- 7:00 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.
Surf & Wellness
One hour in the water, or one hour flat on your back
First Waves: Surf Lessons
Local instructors, beginner-friendly breaks, one hour in the water. For anyone eight years old and up.
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Itinerary
- 9:00 AM — Meet the instructor on the hotel beach
- 9:10 AM — Theory: safety, reading the swell, on-sand technique
- 9:30 AM — Practice in the water with the instructor
- 10:30 AM — Final feedback, class ends
Includes
Instructor and board.
What to Bring
A swimsuit and biodegradable sunscreen.
Beachfront Massage
Volcanic stones, bamboo, or chocolate treatment. Choose the setting too — pool, beach, or the rooftop over the water.
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Itinerary
- 15 min before — Space prepared in the room or villa
- On arrival — Brief consultation on preferences and focus areas
- Treatment 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.
Evenings at the Hotel
What happens after the sun goes down
Beach Bonfire
A fire on the sand and the Pacific behind it. Often the simplest evening at Jama Campay is the best one.
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Itinerary
- 6:00 PM — Bonfire set up on the beach, before sunset
- 6:45 PM — Lit, guests received
- 7:00 PM — Bonfire active, marshmallows served
- 8:00 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.
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.
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Itinerary
- 7:00 PM — Screen and projector set up on Playa Seca
- 7:15 PM — Guests received, pizza and drinks served
- 7:30 PM — Film starts
- 9:15 PM — Film ends, timing varies by title
- 9:30 PM — Teardown
Includes
Outdoor beach projection, seating, pizza, soda, and chocolate.
What to Bring
Nothing required.