Canoa, Ecuador - February 20, 2015: Activity in the late afternoon on the beach in Canoa, Ecuador on February 20, 2015

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North Coast & Lowlands

Ecuador's north coast doesn't make it onto the itineraries of many international travelers – it's hard to compete in a country that offers so much variety. But for surfers, backwoods explorers and nature lovers, this is a hidden treasure.

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