
The Southern Coast of Ecuador stretches south of Manta in Manabi through the new Santa Elena province to Guayas and El Oro.
The highlight is Ecuador’s only protected coastal zone, Machalilla National Park. Further south are the busier beach resorts of La Ruta del Sol (The Route of the Sun). Most famous is the surfer’s sweet spot, Montañita, with some of Ecuador’s best waves on the coast and a lively, Bohemian atmosphere.
About three hours inland by bus is Ecuador’s largest city, Guayaquil. Although still not a very popular tourist destination for foreigners, the city has undergone an award-winning redevelopment in recent years. With a stunning waterfront , new museums and glitzy malls, there is more than enough to keep tourists busy for a couple of days en route to the beach or the Galapagos. South of Guayaquil the highway soon reaches the most convenient crossing to the Peruvian border at Huaquillas.

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The lively beach town of Montañita is a mecca for surfers, hippies and partygoers. About 3.5 hours north of Guayaquil and 1 hour south of Puerto Lopez along the Ruta del Sol, Montañita is one of
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Guayaquil used to be a place to avoid with little to offer tourists, but Ecuador’s largest city and commercial hub now has more than enough to keep you busy for a couple of days. The 3km-long
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Ayampe is a tiny sleepy fishing village just recently being awakened by tourism. The town is surrounded by rain forest, excellent views, and top-notch surfing. It\'s an excellent place to get away
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A small fishing village just six kilometers (3.7 mi) south of Puerto López, Salango’s main features are its excellent seafood and an archaeological museum, Museo Salango. The museum has a small
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