Title: Things to Do in Machala in 2026 | Expedia.com [Machala Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Machala.dx2233)[Hotels in Machala](https://expedia.com/Machala-Hotels.d2233.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Machala](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Machala.d2233.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Machala](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Machala.d2233.Car-Rental-Guide)[Machala Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Machala.d2233.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Machala ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Machala Types of activities Where to stay [Machala Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Machala.dx2233) ![Man riding touring motorbike through banana plantation, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2233/b71916f5-daa8-46b9-816f-39791ec89233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Man riding touring motorbike through banana plantation, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2233/b71916f5-daa8-46b9-816f-39791ec89233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2233/633b5b00-6159-450d-99c7-f012c651b7e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bolivar-Port-Machala.d553248621559142131.Vacation-Attraction) #### Juan Montalvo Park Explore the great outdoors at Juan Montalvo Park, a lovely green space in Machala. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Juan-Montalvo-Park-Machala.d6278855.Vacation-Attraction) #### Unioro Shopping Center During your trip to Machala, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Unioro Shopping Center. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Unioro-Shopping-Center-Machala.d6278871.Vacation-Attraction) #### Machala Cathedral After visiting Machala Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Machala. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Machala-Cathedral-Machala.d6278863.Vacation-Attraction) #### Estadio 9 de Mayo Catch an event at Estadio 9 de Mayo during your trip to Machala. Make time to visit the shops and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Estadio-9-De-Mayo-Machala.d6278869.Vacation-Attraction) #### Heroes Square Find out about the history of Machala with a stop at Heroes Square. Make time to visit the shops and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Heroes-Square-Machala.d6278866.Vacation-Attraction) #### Centro de Arte y Cultura "Luz Victoria Rivera de Mora" Enjoy an outing to Centro de Arte y Cultura "Luz Victoria Rivera de Mora" during your stay in Machala. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its shops. 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