Sua ia the way a laid back fishing village should be, or at least exactly how you picture it I’m sure. I’d stop if relaxation is your main goal.
Where to stay?
Hostal Chagra Rama is my pick with weathered yet safe rooms starting at $9 per person.
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Atacames: The ‘whitest’ beach in Ecuador
Atacames is rumored to have the ‘whitest’ sand in all of Ecuador, but I’d say it also has one of the widest, biggest beaches in Ecuador as well.
A party town with an Afro-caribbean flavor in Ecuador, this is where the folks from Quito come to party from June through September.
Things to do?
– Party along the boardwalk with the rowdy young locals.
– Work on your tan in the daytime.
Where to stay?
My value pick is the Le Castel right on the beach with a swimming pool on site. You’ll think you need to pay more for the room you’re put in with rates starting around $20 pr person varying on season.
Where to stay in Porto Viejo?
Not much to see or do in PortoViejo but it is a main connection hub between the north and south coast so chances are you may find yourself stuck there sooner or later.
My value pick is the Hotel New York on the cnr of Olmedo y Francisco de Moreira with simple, clean rooms and most importantly in this town, AC, rooms start at $20 per person.
Gualaquiza, a neat, hidden outpost no one knows about
Gualaquiza is a small town of around 15,000 people in the Southern Amazon region of Ecuador. The people are friendly and the backdrop is beautiful as the area is surrounded by lush rainforest.
What to do?
Visit the bike shop Ciclos on Orellana 4-35 and rent a bike and enjoy the excellent 3 hour bike ride to La FLorida.
Bath in one of the numerous rivers at one of the several sandy beaches.
Where to stay?
My pick is the Hotel Internacional on Cuenca Ave. with simple, clean rooms starting around $10 per person.
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Pedernales: Ecuador’s version of Florianapolis, Brazil
Every time I come to this city I’m awed by the character and bravado of this small coastal city. The hilly streets leading down to the ocean are always full of something interesting to see, the locals are friendly, and the foreigners are scarce. The beach isn’t so nice but the food along the boardwalk is to die for. I’m sorry but this place reminds me of Florianapolis, Brazil.
Where to stay?
My value pick is Hotel Arenas, a few blocks from the beach with cable TV and well kept rooms starting around $10 per person.