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Guayaquil is the largest city of Ecuador and a very important industrial town. It is also the center of the province Guayas. Besides a nice coastline Guayas has some ineresting natural areas for travellers to visit. Many of the most beautiful areas are overlooked by tourists.

Facts and figures

Borders:
In the north Guayas borders to Manabi and Los Rios, west to the Pacific Ocean, south to El Oro and the Pacific Ocean and east to Azuay and Canar.

Population:
3,600,000

Capital:
Guayaquil

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Guayaquil

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Guayaquil
Type of destinationCity

Guayaquil is the largest city of Ecuador. Eventhough it is one of the two cities in Ecuador with an international airport, not many tourists tend to stay in the harbour city for longer than they have to. Over the years Guayaquil has been considered an ugly and dangerous city, not exactly the type of place to enjoy your holiday. However, the past two or three years the G ...
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Montanita

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Montanita
Type of destinationSmall town

Wandering along the endless white sand beach and between colourful cocktail stalls, the average visitor to Montanita will fall in love with the place immediately. Even without its much-lauded surfing opportunities, Montanita has more than its fair share to offer holidaymakers and travellers, with its vast array of coastal view bars and cheap hostels, set within naturall ...
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Ayampe

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Ayampe
Type of destinationCommunity

Ayampe is not like other destinations at the Ecuadorean coast. It has more to offer than a pretty beach and fresh seafood. The area inland is spectaculair. Mangroves and other spectacular natural areas are just a little ride away (you can arrange horses in the village). The inhabitants of Ayampe are making an effort to preserve the beautiful mangroves by offering guided ...
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Salinas

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Salinas
Type of destinationSmall town

Salinas is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Ecuadoreans. Not only does it have a nice beach, it is also a place of comfort and fun! Young and wealthy Ecuadoreans go there during the holiday to enjoy the clubs and bars. While the more mature crowd eats in the nice seafood restaurants near the beach. Salinas can get pretty empty during off-season (especial ...
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