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Best Beach in Ecuador

by larab1030 28 February 2012

I've been living in Ecuador for a while now, both studying and now working-and all of my travelling has been on a "young person's" budget.…
RE: South America for 1 month?

by Williamsontherocks 13 February 2012

Ecuador has amazing beaches like Atacames or Sua and many others and a lot of culture but obviously blind people like you won´t realize…
RE: Safety in Esmeraldas?

by mpreynolds 26 January 2012

Got to echo mamani5904 here, head to Canoa or even Atacames, depending what type of beach town you like. I spent 2 weeks in both, and…
Weather in coastal areas - Ecaudor April/May

by DamonATP 21 January 2012

Hi all, My partner and I will be touring Ecuador and Peru later this year. We will be heading to some of the coastal areas between Mat…
RE: Safety in Esmeraldas?

by pierro007 19 January 2012

Hello i have spent a month in a spanish school in Sua (near Atacames) named MARIMBA SPANISH SCHOOOL Everything was fine. I've learnt…
RE: Safety in Esmeraldas?

by jgcp 19 January 2012

Sua is quieter than Atacames but there are still lots of things you can do there.
RE: Safety in Esmeraldas?

by Williamsontherocks 18 January 2012

Esmeraldas itself is a dodgy place but the beach towns like Atacames, Sue etc are fine
RE: Where Would you Choose to Go in Ecuador if you had only One Choice??

by studibu 10 January 2012

if you have the money and want something unique: Galapagos if you have the money and want something unique (and haven´t been there befor…
RE: A month in Ecuador for 60 year olds

by studibu 26 December 2011

As for safety in Quito and Ecuador as a whole: As other posters said before, Quito is not any more dangerous than other big cities in…
RE: 2 weeks: Quito > Banos > Quilotoa > Tena

by frsbeeman 16 December 2011

Thanks for the warning Jon! We will definitely look out for some fellow travellers on the hikes. We would love to get some beach time…
RE: Place to hang out for 3-4 months

by studibu 03 November 2011

I am with poster brota, the area around Montanita may be something for you, although I would head north to my personal favourite Ayampe...mi…
RE: Ecuador in 3 wks

by studibu 17 October 2011

I am with poster N°1: Since you only have three weeks, I would skip Galapagos. I mean, Galapagos is really great, but it is also very…
4 Month South American Tour

by badgerboyjon 29 September 2011

Hi Guys I was wondering if any of you could help us out with some advice. A group of 5 of us (28-30 year olds from UK) are planning…
Atacames or Guayaquil/Playas for Semana Santa?

by thepegasusleague 24 September 2011

Where are the better beaches - at Atacames or at General Villamil Playas? Which is likely to have a better party scene during Santa Seman…
Re: Quickest travel between Tumbes (Peruvian border) and Atacames

by pameff 17 September 2011

Hallo Leon, one way flights from Lima to Guayaquil will cost about 425 $ with LAN. From Guayaquil you will travel about 10 hours by bus…
Quickest travel between Tumbes (Peruvian border) and Atacames

by leoncollins 12 September 2011

Hello there I am looking for advice on the quickest (yet cost effective) way to travel bewteen the Peruvian border at Tumbes and Atacames…
Re: Three weeks travel, what not to miss. Seasoned travelers please help.

by tina95 03 September 2011

I am currently in Ibarra and staying with a family who runs an ecofriendly travel agency. They have recommended that I go to Atacames,…
RE: Equador

by jgcp 23 August 2011

Ok coastal areas - yes you could be more likely to see more wildlife in the north but the central area has great national parks and then…
Equador

by grahamek 23 August 2011

Hi, I will be in Equador in September & October. Coast I'd like to spend 7-9 days on the North West coast and maybe at the Playa de…
Re: ATACAMES in Ecuador, Hostal Bar Chill Inn

by monebrunner 27 July 2011

*“Feels like home... Best hostel in town!”* The Chill Inn in Atacames is the place to be and where you can feel like home! We are travell…
Re: Ecuador Coast

by felix_freire 20 June 2011

Hello there! From Atacames to Montanita is about 5 hours driving, while from Montanita to Guayaquil is like 3 hours; the roads are in…
Ecuador Coast

by ricemeredith 18 June 2011

Looking to drive the coast from Atacames-ish down to Montanita and end in Guayaquil--any idea how what distances are between these places…
RE: Spanish Class in Quito or Guayaquill?

by yolita 10 May 2011

Hi, I recommend you a Spanish School in Quito... some offers even classes in the jungle or in Galapagos... take a look at: http://www.instit…
RE: beach towns closest to quito?

by pigeons707 30 January 2011

Some nice beaches 5-7 hours from Quito are in Atacames and Tonsupa. Those are also close to Esmeraldas which also has a beach but it's…
RE: Ecuador in the Rain

by carloswoodland 11 January 2011

Don't worry about the showers, as said previously they only lasts 20mins at the time. Go to banos, tena if you are into the rainforest…