Pacific Coast
1,200 miles of tropical beaches, fishing villages, port cities, abundant marine life and hot humid weather
What Will I See?
- 1,200 miles of pristine beach coastline
- Quaint fishing villages
- Mangrove forests
- Guayaquil – the historic city is the largest in Ecuador and its main port home to bars, restaurants and lots of hotels
- Giant mangrove forests
- Isla de la Plata for whale watching, dolphins, sea birds and snorkeling
- Palm trees and beach bars
- The Route of the Sun, known as Ruta del Sol is a beautifully scenic coastal road with mountains, charming coastal villages, beaches and resorts
What Can I Do?
- Drive the Route of the Sun
- Fishing
- Watersports/swimming/surfing
- Sailing
- Visit Isla de la Plata 19 miles off the coast for exceptional whale watching (July-September)
- Visit the Machalilla National Park famous for its wildlife and whale watching (July-September)
- Visit El Cajas National Park home to over 200 lakes including the famous La Toreadora
- Dine on spectacular seafood
