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life in the beach !

by annabor 04 May 2012

Hello! I'm french and I'm living in Sua, Esmeraldas, Ecuador with my two children. I love to live here, so close to the Pacific Ocean.…
RE: Satying safe in Equador

by amokinsa 17 March 2012

You didn't mention if you're male/female, your age, etc, but -- generally speaking -- "safety" is a relative term. It largely depends…
Small Plane Charter

by scwhiteley 16 February 2012

I'm flying into Quito with two other people on a Sunday and am trying to get to Esmeraldas. It doesn't appear that there are any commercial…
RE: South America for 1 month?

by vanessachavez 13 February 2012

Have you been to Ecuador ban janti??? No culture except Cuenca? Bloody ignorant man! The beaches along the coast south of Esmeraldas are…
RE: Quito bus stations

by RichardWeiss 28 January 2012

I got one bus to Santo Domingo, no wait, and from there another bus to Esmeraldas, again no wait, and the whole trip from my hotel in…
RE: Quito bus stations

by WILLEMSPIE 27 January 2012

I haven't been to Esmeraldas but I'm absolutely sure there are plenty of day busses. I don't think they go through Santo Domingo, they…
RE: Quito bus stations

by RichardWeiss 26 January 2012

Doesnt sound good about Esmeraldas only having buses at night (I never travel at night), I'll have to to see how I get on at Quitumbe…
RE: Quito bus stations

by jgcp 26 January 2012

There are at least two San Lorenzo's in Ecuador one between Esmeraldas which used to be a bus ride from Esmeraldas to La Tola and then…
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…
Re: Quito bus stations

by mpreynolds 26 January 2012

Richard, wise choice not going to San Lorenzo. I took the bus there from Ibarra against the advice from several people, and it's a shithole…
Re: Safety in Esmeraldas?

by jembols 20 January 2012

Thanks for your answers. Súa seems like a really nice place. I'm still kind of curious about the city of Esmeraldas. Is it really that…
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
Safety in Esmeraldas?

by jembols 18 January 2012

Soon I need to decide where to spend my one month vacation and Ecuador is one of the countries that I have in mind. I'm quite interested…
RE: Ecaudor/Colombia Itinerary

by staggra1 21 December 2011

Hi Try and include: the beach (Tayrona or Mompiche in Esmeraldas) mangroves (Muisne or San Lorenzo as mentioned above) colonial areas…
RE: A little advice on a route from Guayaquil

by pboae 12 December 2011

Well Montanita will certainly provide nightlife at New Year if that's what you are looking for (although if you only have19th-30th you…
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: Place to hang out for 3-4 months

by Fieldgate 01 November 2011

It'd be hard to find a beach place matching your description. Esmeraldas has a nice coast, but there's nothing in close vicinity, and…
RE: Atacames or Guayaquil/Playas for Semana Santa?

by thepegasusleague 28 September 2011

Playas is within striking distance of Cuenca by bus, right? If I'm right, I think it might suit me a bit better, since I'm likely to hit…
Re: Beach recommendations Ecuador

by leonice 11 August 2011

I was in Atacamas (half an hour south from Esmeraldas) number of times and although it's a big party spot, you will not find scenic beauty…
Beach recommendations Ecuador

by happymick 11 August 2011

Next week I am going to the coast of Ecuador from Quito. I plan on going to Pt Lopez for the whale watching. I would like to go to two…
Re: advice and opinions please

by Sillyb 19 July 2011

Morning bus from Canoa to Pedernales, lunch and continue either bus to Santo Domingo and change at the terminal for Los Bancos (Transportes…
RE: Safety - female travellers

by esteroides 22 March 2011

Overall quite safe with common sense and usual precautions. There are specific places which you should avoid in Ecuador. Parts of Quito,…
Re: One week beach time near Quito

by linhzom 18 March 2011

I like Banos but it's not a beach. Lots of hot spring with relaxing environment. If you guys are into biking, it's a great place to go.…