Tanusas Experiences

A short distance from the beach, explore the fascinating tangled roots of the mangrove ecosystem and the dry forest beyond, home to more than 15 species of endemic birds, deer, anteaters and many more creatures. 

The internal Biocorridor is 1km long. No prior reservation is required to visit it.

• Trekking shoes or boots are needed, if you don't have them, please consult the front desk which will provide you with some.
• Duration: 45mins.

Upgrades:

• Local private guide: $25 (Up to 6 people)
• Bilingual private guide: $50 (Up to 6 people)

If you are looking for an experience to explore, have fun and exercise, cycling is the perfect way to tour our 45-hectare property and its surroundings.

• Duration: 1 hour.
• Check availability at the Front Desk.

Our experienced surf instructor will teach you everything you need to know about catching the right wave. Groups of up to two people per instructor.

• US$50 per person
• Location: Tanusas

The island of Salango offers you the chance to admire marine life just a few minutes off the coast. The islet is inhabited by seabirds that nest in the cliffs, and its waters are teeming with life that can be observed from the surface thanks to the crystal-clear waters.

• US$50 per person
• Transfer for 4: US$90
• Transfer for 6: US$150
• Location: Puerto Lopez

Ecuador is a paradise for scuba divers, its oceans full of species that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. The area features strong currents and nutrient-rich waters that attract a great deal of pelagic action. Divers can take advantage of everything this region has to offer, from contemplating large schools of hammerhead sharks to the strangely elegant eagle ray, it's a unique experience in a lifetime. Large groups of giant manta rays, whales, and dolphins are commonly seen here during different seasons. 

The departure from Puerto Lopez.

1-day program, 1 dive:

• Ahorcados, Salango, Sucre, Horno De Pan: $189 per person
• Isla de la Plata: $224  per person

All prices include:

• Complete equipment during dives (life jacket, fins, weights, 1 O2 tank, mask, and snorkel).
• Permits and fees for Machalilla National Park and tourist dock.
• Boat, professional PADI guide, backup Divemaster, captain, and crew.
• Hydration kit, fruit, soft drinks, and lunch on board.

Not included:

• Transportation to and from Puerto López
• For 4 pax: US$90
• For 6 pax: US$150

Isla de la Plata is part of the Machalilla National Park, named after the culture that settled in the area. Nesting marine birds such as blue-footed boobies are a highlight, as well as observing the unique formations and species of the Ecuadorian coast.

The experience includes a boat trip from Puerto López, time for snorkeling and lunch.

• US$60 per person
• Transportation to and from Puerto López
• For 4 pax: US$90
• For 6 pax: US$150

Witness humpback whales in the wilds of the Pacific and explore Isla de la Plata’s unique ecosystem. The whales migrate from the Antarctic to seek warm waters in which to mate and calve their offspring. The experience includes a boat trip, snorkeling, and lunch.

Only available in season: June to September.

• US$60 per person
• Transportation to and from Puerto López 
• For 4 pax: US$90
• For 6 pax: US$150 

It is a massage with long movements, stretches, and twists that create fluidity to relax the nervous system, along with a holistic harmonization to release stress and tension.

Cost per person: USD 60.00 per person + taxes

Includes:

• Coconut water or garden tea.
• Turkish bath service or 30-minute Jacuzzi service.
• Schedule: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Upgrade:

• Massage in the villa or in natural sites near the hotel: $25 + taxes

Minimum reservation with 8 hours in advance.

It is an energetic and deep massage that dissolves contractures, relaxes muscles, and normalizes muscle tone to eliminate or reduce pain caused by bad posture, stress, or sedentary lifestyle.

Cost per person: USD 60.00 per person + taxes

Includes:

• Iced coconut or garden tea.
• Turkish bath service or 30-minute Jacuzzi service.
• Schedule: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Upgrade:

• Massage in the villa or in natural sites near the hotel: $25 + taxes

Minimum reservation with 8 hours in advance.

It is a massage that penetrates the deepest structures of the muscle tissue and fascia, and releases accumulated tensions and pains. It relieves chronic pain and sports injuries.

Cost per person: USD 60 per person + taxes

Includes:

• Iced coconut or garden tea.
• Turkish bath service or 30-minute Jacuzzi service.
• Schedule: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Upgrade:

• Massage in the villa or in natural sites near the hotel: $25 + additional taxes.

Minimum reservation with 8 hours in advance.

To make your stay a magical moment of reconnection with your partner and disconnection from the world. You can book a romantic experience in the Spa jacuzzi.

Cost per person: USD 70 per couple + taxes

Includes:

• 1 bottle of house wine (White, Red, or Sparkling).
• Romantic Decoration (Candles and Roses).
• 2 Manabita snack trays (1 salty and 1 sweet).

Under the stars and surrounded by fire, enjoy a warm and intimate atmosphere with your loved one. Flickering candles, fresh local flowers and a soothing fire will set an enchanting mood. The attentive staff ensures that your needs are met discreetly, allowing you to focus entirely on each other.

Includes:

• 1 bottle of house wine (white, red, or sparkling).
• Romantic Decoration (candles and rose petals).
• 1 specially designed food platter that includes savoury and sweet flavors sure to awaken your senses.

Indulge in a special moment with your partner as the sun sets and you enjoy the magical surroundings of our beach together.

US$70 per couple

Includes:

• 1 bottle of house wine (white, red, or sparkling).
• Beach pergola with setup: Mats, cushions, torches and snack table
• Shared central bonfire 
• 1 specially designed food platter that includes savoury and sweet flavours that will spark your senses.

Celebrate with your partner with a getaway to a secluded area of our beach, Playa Bonita, to enjoy together.

US$120 per couple 

Includes:

• 1 bottle of house wine (white, red, or sparkling).
• Outdoor setup: Mats, cushions, torches and snack table
• Decoration (flowers, candles, lights according to the occasion)
• Private bonfire 
• 1 specially designed food platter that includes savoury and sweet flavours that will spark your senses.

A delicious tribute to traditional Manabita food, inspired by the pre-Hispanic cultures that have inhabited the Ecuadorian Coast for approximately 12,000 years. You’ll not only learn how to prepare the best ceviches on the Ecuadorian coast, but also meet the people who prepare these exquisite dishes at the hotel.

US$ 30  per person

Includes:

• Demonstration class on how to prepare ceviches.
• 2 mini ceviches per person

Learn to prepare the best cocktails, inspired by the Ecuadorian coast, alongside our incredible local Tanusas Bar team.

Check the’ schedule at the Front desk.

US$ 30  per person

Includes:

• 2 cocktails per person

Designed for guests to observe and understand the process the cacao fruit undergoes to become chocolate, from bean to bar, accompanied by a local farmer and guide. At the end of the tour, various chocolate products can be purchased.

US$45 per person — minimum of 3 people 

• Transfer to and from Puerto López
• For 4: $90
• For 6: $150

The pottery workshop allows us to connect with our Manabi culture through contact with our local artisans, who carry with them the region’s rich heritage of this ancient craft. Learn about the Valdivian culture which dominated the coast, lasting for 2,500 years, constantly transforming and evolving. It was the oldest culture in the entire American continent, a matriarchal culture, famous for its ceramic and stone “Venus of Valdivia” figures.

$40 per person for up to 9 people

$80 per person for over 10 

• Minimum 2 people, max 20

Includes:

• Pottery expert 
• Materials

Dionisio Choez is a resident of the Cantagallo community and father to three of our collaborators. He designed this trail for us to admire the tropical dry forest and learn about his main profession, agriculture. With his guidance, we learn about the agricultural use of azolla (fairy moss), the development of aquaculture, and the care of the forest and its biodiversity. With luck, we’ll be able to hear and spot howler monkeys

• US$15 per person
• Transfer for 4: US$30  
• Location: Cantagallo

Accompanied by a guide, we take to the trails through the protected Pacoche Reserve, a wonderful example of a semi-tropical dry forest on our coast.

• US$20 per person; maximum group of 5 
• Transfer for 4: US$78 
• Location: Pacoche Natural Reserve

Located 20 minutes from Puerto Lopez, in the inland forests of Machalilla National Park, the community of Rio Blanco welcomes visitors to share their fascinating ecosystem, ways of life and tell their stories.

• US$59 per person 
• Transfer for 4: US$90  
• Transfer for 6: US$150 
• Location: Puerto Lopez

One of the most famous beaches in Ecuador, Los Frailes lies within Machalilla National Park, so is completely pristine and includes ecological trails for exploring.

• US$33 per person 
• Transfer for 4: US$90 
• Transfer for 6: US$150 
• Location: south of Puerto Lopez

Regenerative tourism gives us the opportunity to delve into local communities, learn about their daily lives, and understand their history. At Agua Blanca, we visit the village and its ancestral museum, learn about the rich Valdivia culture, and can soak in its sulphur lagoon.

• US$33 per person  
• Transfer for 4: US$90  
• Transfer for 6: US$150  
• Location: south of Puerto Lopez

Ecuador is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 1,600 species observed. Join our expert guide to spot amazing endemic species as well as many migratory species, who make the most of the shore and coastlines, as well as the inland ecosystems which range from mangroves to cloud forests. 

• US$72 per person  
• Transfer for 4: US$90  
• Transfer for 6: US$150  
• Location: south of Puerto Lopez