La Chocolatera
It is named for the way that the waves burst on the rocks, it makes the sea lift the sand from the bottom giving it a darker hue forming a lot of mist and foam, giving the impression of beinga great bowl of chocolate. This is an incredible tourist place where you can observe the colony of sea lions mostly males, who live and rest there (on the beach ofMar Bravo), next to surfers, who frequently visit the place. It is called marbravo because its waves are strong and high, ideal for the surfingchampionships that are held, in addition in the months of June to September youcan observe the humpback whales.
San Lorenzo Beach
On the boardwalk of Salinas is the Playa de San Lorenzo, where we find larger waves, excellent for a quiet practice of surfing, due to the accumulation of rocks, “the little pools” are formed, which are preferred by the little ones when swimming.
Chipipe Beach
Chipipe is a tourist neighborhood close to salt flats, whose waters are relatively calm, for the season you will find people from all over Ecuador, as well as merchants who travel along the seashore offering their products.
Mar Bravo Beach
Mar Bravo is recognized for its strong waves and is preferred by many couples to enjoy its beautiful and romantic "sunset" because of the intensity that stains the horizon and because it is an area almost always free of clouds, however it is forbidden to swim or to practice water sports.
Guayaquil is one of the main South American ports in the Pacific. The climate is hot for the first semester of the year and breeze cool for the rest of it. A proud city of the tropics where foreigners are well received, music rules and seafood is a must.
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America. The monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo, and the Church and Jesuit College of La Compañía, with their rich interiors, are pure examples of the 'Baroque school of Quito', which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art.
Esmeraldas Province is one of the 24 provinces of Ecuador, located in the extreme northwest of the country on the border with Colombia. Known for its beautiful beaches, landscapes and its hot and humid climate. Esmeraldas is synonymous with music and joy. It has its own musical instruments such as the famous marimba.
