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Dom’s Guide to Crucita, Ecuador

Where to stay in Crucita?

-For a clean, safe, Spartan, budget option right on the boardwalk I recommend the Marlin Hostal, $15 per person.

Where to eat in Crucita?

-If seafood is your thing, look no further than Las Gaviotas Restaurant right at the far end of the boardwalk near the mountain in Crucita. Most dishes are under $5. Try the Shrimp with veggies (Camaron con vegetales, $5)

What to do in Crucita?

-Hand gliding, the top draw in Crucita and a must try when in the area, tandem flights are available for beginners.

-Visit one of the largest fish markets on the coast, walk through it, hold your nose, be amazed, on the far end of the boardwalk opposite from the mountain.

crucita-malecon — The Malecon on the beach in Crucita, Ecuador

camaron-crucita — The local specialty, Shrimp!

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Dom’s Guide to San Jacinto, Ecuador

Where to stay in San Jacinto?

-For a clean, safe, Spartan, budget option right on the boardwalk I recommend the Marco’s Hostal in the town center, with prices starting around $10 per person.

What to do in San Jacinto?

-Chat up one of the local fishermen and get them to allow you to tag along on a shrimp fishing outing, Ecuadorian style. They’ll likely let you go if you ask.

-Dolphin, whale watch right on the beach as the orcas come right up to the edge of the waves, especially in the months July-September.

san-jacinto-ecuador-real-estate — The beach out front San Jacinto, Ecuador

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Dom’s Guide to San Clemente, Ecuador

Where to stay in San Clemente?

-For a clean, safe, Spartan, budget option right on the boardwalk I recommend the Mya’s Hostal in the town center, with prices starting around $10 per person.

What to do in San Clemente?

-Chat up one of the local fishermen and get them to allow you to tag along on a shrimp fishing outing, Ecuadorian style. They’ll likely let you go if you ask.

-Dolphin, whale watch right on the beach as the orcas come right up to the edge of the waves, especially in the months July-September.

san-clemente-beach — The houses go right up to the beach in San Clemente, Ecuador.

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Is Ecuador Dangerous for your Pets?

My cat in Ecuador, found on the street as a kitten.

I get this question a lot.

And from what I’ve seen, YES, Ecuador is dangerous for your pet.

Let me explain.

I’m the manager of a small hotel in Guayaquil.

Everyday we get guests who are recent arrivals on their big move to Ecuador.

Some of them bring pets.

But if I talk to the guests about a month or two after they’ve been in Ecuador, it never fails, their pet has deceased.

Why?

Various reasons.

One dog brought by expats was attacked and killed by 2 street dogs.

Another dog died of a disease.

The thing is in Ecuador animals aren’t viewed upon like in the States, they aren’t ever fully integrated into a family, nor do Ecuadorians share their bed with them.

That’s just how it is.

Just like any 3rd world country, there are many street cats and dogs people just let roam.

And unknown diseases for your pet they’re simply not used to are plentiful.

All in all, I wouldn’t bring my pet to Ecuador.

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Dom’s Guide to Canoa, Ecuador

Where to stay in Canoa?

-My top choice for a quiet, clean, safe place right on the beach is the Hostal Playa Azul, at $8 per person for a private room with a shared bath or $10 per person for a private room with a private bath. Contact 086600991 or hostalplaya_azul AT hotmail.com for reservations.

-For a more social atmosphere, choose the top pick among backpackers in the area, Coco Loco, with dorm rooms for $6 a bed and privates starting around $12 per person. For more try hostalcocoloco.com

Where to eat in Canoa?

-Try the seafood at the Saboreate Restaurant on the main drag, amazing shrimp dishes around $5.

What to do in Canoa?

-Take a one day tour to the nearby mangroves or to an organic farm

-Hand glide near Canoa.

-Surf off Canoa.

-Dance the night away with friendly locals in Canoa.

-Horseback ride on the beach

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