Seriously? In Ecuador?

Talk about traveling to South America and you won’t be able to skip discussing Ecuador. From the highlands to Amazon jungles to coastal areas, there are many things to explore in this wonderful country. Other than experiencing adventure activities like climbing volcanic peaks, river cruises in the Amazon jungles, scuba diving in the Galapagos Islands etc, you can plan for leisure holidays on the sun-kissed beaches of Ecuador.

The coastal areas in the western part of Ecuador have a number of beaches on the Pacific Ocean. If you want to soak in the heat of the sun, play in the surf or just take leisurely strolls on the stretches of sandy beaches, then take a look at the must-visit beaches in Ecuador:

• Salinas: Located 141 Kilometers away from Guayaquil, this beach attracts beach lovers from all corners of the world. The beach front is dotted with high-rise apartments, resorts, restaurants and hotels. Often called, “The Miami Beach of Ecuador” without the high prices. Salinas is my favorite city in Ecuador and does have a lot to offer. Besides enjoying leisure moments, water sports such as jet skiing, boat rides and kayaking, are plentiful and don’t forget about whale watching.

Salinas during Carnival

• Atacames: This beautiful beach is situated 350 km away from Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. It is one such beach location where you can enjoy night parties and rock band performances.

• Salango: This beach attracts snorkelers and scuba divers visiting Ecuador. Other than enjoying adventure activities, you can take relaxing walks alongside the coastline and explore the history and culture of the place.

• Montanita: This coastal town is situated northwest of Guayaquil and is a wonderful place for wind surfing, water skiing and scuba diving. It is a perfect place where you can relax yourself during your trip. At certain times of the year, this little village draws surfers from all over the world due to the best waves for surfing anywhere on the planet.

Apart from visiting the beaches in Ecuador, you can think about spending leisure holidays on luxury cruise ships to and from the Galapagos Islands. Most of the ships are equipped with air-conditioned cabins, sun decks, bars, restaurants and other amenities to offer you comfort during your trip in the Galapagos. In order to avail yourself with cruise tours at affordable rates, you can consider contacting tour operators in Ecuador. There are a few tour operators who are known to offer island tours to the Galapagos Islands via luxury cruises.

In order to find reliable tour operators, you can consider searching the contact details of tour companies over the Internet. Some companies operate websites updated with information about the tour services they offer to their customers.

So, give some thought to visiting Ecuador, you won’t be disappointed.