North Coast & Lowlands

Tsáchila Communities

North Coast & Lowlands

The Tsáchila people number about 3000; their eight communities spread across a 10500-sq-km reserve around Santo Domingo. A community tour is available…

Reserva Ecológico de Manglares Cayapas-Mataje

North Coast & Lowlands

Millions of migratory birds pass through this coastal paradise in June and July, creating a cacophonous and memorable spectacle. The 513 sq km reserve…

Museo Historico de Montecristi

North Coast & Lowlands

Revolutionary and two-time president Eloy Alfaro was born in Montecristi, and here is an amazing tribute to the man: a hilltop museum with a panoramic…

Reserva Ecologico Jama-Coaque

North Coast & Lowlands

We're hoping this reserve, 26 km south of Perdanales and 3km off the main highway, opens to tourism soon. Last we heard, Third Millenium Alliance (www…

Playa de Oro Reserva de Tigrillos

North Coast & Lowlands

Half an hour upstream from Playa de Oro, this 100-sq-km reserve is owned and operated by the community of Playa de Oro. It borders the Reserva Ecológica…

Tarqui Beach

North Coast & Lowlands

The east end of this stretch of sand is a hive of activity early in the mornings, as vendors sell row upon row of shark, tuna, swordfish, dorado and other…

Los Naranjos Community

North Coast & Lowlands

A stay at the Los Naranjos community includes meals, a tour, and a language class. If you're just coming for the day, the tour and an 'aura cleaning'…

Museo Arqueologica Playa Africa

North Coast & Lowlands

See a collection of more than 6000 pieces of artifacts from the region. Get off a northbound bus in Montalvo and ask for local transport (car or motorbike…