Situated in Puerto Lopez, Southern Ecuador, the Los Frailes Beach is a part of the National Machalilla Park, which is a protected coastal nature reserve. The beach features beautiful clear water and is shaped in a crescent, backed by rugged cliffs and wildflowers dotted on the outskirts. The park is open from 7:00 to 17:00 daily and there is no entrance fee. Facilities on the beach include free public restrooms and toilets, and a few kiosks selling ice cream. It is recommended to bring food and umbrellas to the beach if spending more than an hour or two.