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Esmeraldas is a culturally rich province at the coast of Ecuador. With it's beautiful sandy beaches and Afro- Ecuadorean culture Esmeraldas allows you a peek at a different kind of Ecuador that you don't want to miss.

Facts and figures

Borders:
North to Columbia, south to Manabi and Pichincha, east to Carchi, Imbabura and Pichincha, west to Pacific Ocean.

Population:
450,000

Altitude:
From the Pacific ocean to the highest peak near San Lorenzo

Capital:
Esmeraldas


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Estero de Platano The coastal road slightly less traveled, takes you away from the crowds of Atacames or Montanita to visit small working fishing communities which even though slightly unfamiliar to tourists, will ...
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La Tolita is a small community surrounding a harbour in the riverdelta of Rio Santiago. The habitants of La Tolita make their living by fishing and agriculture and are strongly ...
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Even though word is quickly spreading about this lovely beach and surfing spot, Mompiche still remains a quiet fishing village set back from an extensive 3km long beach, ...
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Olmedo seems to be a long way from the normal tourist route in Ecuador but is a very accessible and welcoming village of sandy streets, raised planked wonky walkways and ...
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Rio Cayapas (also Rio Santiago) gives you access to another relatively unexplored corner of Ecuador, rich in nature and the different cultures of the Afro-Ecuadorians and indigenous Chachi Indians. The ...
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