Find out what the best destinations in the Ecuadorian Coast are. Most top tourist destinations have good driving routes. Enjoy beautiful beaches and turquoise waters that line its shores. Here, the possibilities for adventure are endless.
15 Beautiful places to visit in the Ecuadorian Coast
Facts & Information
Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar
Location: South America
Country: Ecuador
Main Destinations: Guayaquil, Machalilla National Park, Salinas, and Montañita
Provinces: El Oro, Esmeraldas, Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Santa Elena, Santo Domingo.
Average temperature: 76º-90ºF (25º-33ºC)
Weather / Climate
Best destinations to visit
Location: Manabí province
Manta is a coastal city located in the province of Manabí. Known as the "Tuna Capital of the World." Manta has the largest seaport in Ecuador. It is a stopping point for international cruise ships. It also has a local airport "Eloy Alfaro" with connections from Quito or Guayaquil. Manta has beautiful beaches accessible from the ...
Location: Guayas province
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city, major port, leading commercial center, and capital of the Guayas province. It is famous for being the gateway to the Galapagos Islands and for its nightlife.
Location: El Oro province
Zaruma is a beautiful town located in the El Oro province, south of Ecuador. This is an hour from Machala and four hours south of Cuenca. The downtown of Zaruma has narrow streets that zigzag around historic buildings. Many of Zaruma's houses open their doors in the evenings as cozy bars and coffee shops, where ...
Location: Santa Elena province
Santa Elena is a coastal town, capital of the province of the same name. Santa Elena main attractions are its beaches. One of its main destinations is the "Ruta del Spondylus" previously known as "Route of the Sun" – "Ruta del Sol" in Spanish. – The Spondylus route is a beautiful coastal road that runs ...
Beautiful tourist attractions to see
Cerro Blanco Forest is a tropical dry forest reserve in the Guayas province, Ecuador. It is located 20 minutes from the city of Guayaquil. Cerro Blanco supports more than 500 vascular plant species, one of the highlights is seeing the ...
Machalilla National Park is one of the largest protected areas located in Manabi, Ecuador. The park has many islands and beautiful beaches to enjoy, from June to September, humpback whales arrive off the coast of the park to mate, especially ...
Puerto Cayo is a fishing village located south of Manabí, Ecuador. Its beach is about 3 mi (5 km). Puerto Cayo is the closest port to the Machalilla National Park. Most of its inhabitants are engaged in fishing, others are ...
The Petrified Forest Puyango has the largest collection of petrified wood in the world. Trees are about 100 million years old. There are two ancient roads: The Araucarios and the Petrinos. It also many fossilized creatures such as ammonites, sea ...
Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve near Guayaquil. It is the largest protected area of Mangrove Forest in Ecuador. It contains approximately 50,000 hectares of mangroves and dry tropical forests. Manglares Churute is a gem in the Guayas province. Visitors may see many local ...
The beach of Los Frailes is part of the protected area of the Machalilla National Park. It is located 6 mi (10 km) north of Puerto López, in the province of Manabí, Ecuador. The beach of Los Frailes has clear ...
Isla de la Plata ("Silver Island") is an island full of natural wildlife, located 25 mi (40 km) offshore. Isla de la Plata is part of Machalilla National Park and part of the Manabi Province, Ecuador. This natural reserve is home ...
Puerto López is a small fishing village, located in the center of the Machalilla National Park, in the province of Manabí, Ecuador. Puerto López is located in a wide bay surrounded by green hills. It is also the base to ...
Malecón 2000 is a promenade that overlooks the Guayas River. Malecón 2000 is one of the most important and visited places in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Malecón 2000 is a modern urban park that attracts hundreds of people every ...
