Atacames

Esmeraldas Province · Ecuador

Atacames, Ecuador
Photo: Davidlohr Bueso from Valparaiso, Chile, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
June to October for drier weather on the northern coast
Budget
$
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The liveliest beach resort on Ecuador's northern coast, where a palm-lined malecón of cocktail bars pumps salsa and reggaeton until late. Warm Pacific water, cheap ceviche, and quick access to quieter beaches like Súa and Same make it a popular weekend escape from Quito.

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