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 Called
General Villamil on some maps, Playas is the closest beach resort to
Guayaquil, which makes it crowned and littered during the high
season. Playas is also an important fishing village. As result of
its proximity to Guayaquil there are many holiday homes in Playas.
It is a busy from December to April but quiet at other times.
Weekends are much busier than midweek.
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 This
growing little village, about 18km north San Vicente, has a long,
wide and usually empty beach. The swimming is good when the waves
are down - when they're up, people drag out their surfboats. For
beginners, the surf at Canoa is perfect, with forgiving waves and a
sandy bottom. The best season for surfing is from late November
through late April, though waves are present year-round. Board
rentals and lessons are readily available at inexpensive prices.
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 The
fishing village Crucita is reached by going north from Portoviejo.
There you'll find several good seafood restaurants, a very long
narrow beach and hang gliders. Crucita is considered one of the best
locations for this sport. Additionally, you can find a great deal of
sea birds.
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 In
Ballenita beach you can find the Farallon Dillon Restaurant-Museum.
It has a wonderful viewpoint that is the perfect setting for bird
and whale watching. The museum displays modern practical artifacts
made out of antique marine pieces. Most of the artifacts are for
sale. The restaurant has a unique personality, as it resembles a
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 Playa
Escondida is located in a beautiful bay. The ecological refuge based
here is large - 100 hectares. In Playa Escondida you'll see
pelicans, frigate birds, hummingbirds, sandpipers, giant and tiny
kingfishers, horneros, parrots and parakeets, azulejos, caciques,
flycatchers, masked tyrants, mot mots, herons and even ospreys
escaping from the cold northern climate. continues... |
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