Atacames Esmeraldas Tourism in Ecuador South America

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Atacames, Súa

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Atacames, Súa

Atacames

Atacames is the most visited spa in the province of Esmeraldas.

Atacames is located 30 km southwest of Esmeraldas, it can be reached with direct buses from Quito, Santo Domingo and Esmeraldas.

In the city and on the beach you can find all the facilities for beach vacations. There are hotels, hostels and restaurants of all categories available.

In Atacames you can find a wide variety of typical crafts made with local materials.

The most notable meals are among others:

Lobsters - Langostas

Shrimp, shell and fish cebiches - Cebiches de camarón, de concha y de pescado

The famous seafood dish - El famoso plato marinero

Different dishes with coconut souce - Encocados

Green balls made from green banana - Bolas de verde

and obviously fish and seafood in different variants.

On the beach the typical cabins invite you with music, dance and tropical drinks. You can rent chairs, hammocks and parasols.

There is the possibility of enjoying a ride over the waves with the "banana", taking a ride on horses, or reading a book.

Sunset on the beach of Atacames Province Esmeraldas

San Francisco

Continuing south you reach San Francisco, with its lonely beach.

Muisne

Further south of Cape San Francisco the Muisne River flows into the beautiful Muisne Island with its quiet beaches.

Súa

Súa is located 5 km south of Atacames. The beach of this small fishing town is less frequented, and has calmer waters, ideal for swimming and enjoying holidays, especially with children.

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