The Ecuadorian Pacific Coast stretches from province of Esmeraldas in the North to the province of Guayas in the South. Dotted with lazy fishing villages, surf spots, resorts and sprawling cities, the Ecuadorian coast offers something for everyone. Here are some of the most recommended hotels on the Ecuadorian coast to relax and hang your hammock for a while.
Hotel Bambú – located beach-front in the fishing village turned party town of Canoa, Bambu is the ideal escape for those who want some serious R&R without crowds of tourists. When you are not relaxing, you may surf, mountain bike or even paraglide, and afterwards dine on seafood plucked from the sea outside your door and prepared in the hotel’s excellent, affordable restaurant.
Playa Escondida – the river Malpelo winds down from the foot hills of the Andes mountains to a breathtaking bay called Playa Escondida (“hidden beach”). The area, now part of the 100 hectare Playa Escondida Ecological Refuge, has retained its beauty despite the years because, as its name points out, it is off the beaten path. Swim in warm tidal pools full of marine life, explore the caves and tunnels of the dramatic coastal rock formations carved by wind and waves, or just relax in a hammock and listen to the sound of the surf.