Esmeraldas

“Green province” another name for Esmeraldas, its located in the northern part of Ecuador. The name given it’s because of its wonderful nature. The people of Esmeraldas earn a living from fishing and tourism.

The most important beaches are: Atacames, Ton Supa, Sua and Same.
In Atacames you can find a big variety of hotels, otherwise, most of people of Quito prefer going to Ton Supa or Same. There are lots of tourists attractive as hotels, the cobachas, which are cabins, in front the sea, made of reed and bamboo. There you can find traditional cocktails whit alcohol and fruits, for example: “piña colada” “caipiriña” “sex and the city” or an ice cream served in a pineapple. On holidays there are a lot of people, so the cobachas put a lot of tropical music or regeton to encourage people to dance and drink.

The beach is wonderful, and in front the sea you can eat a cebiche, a traditional dish made of sea animals as: shells, shrimp, lobster or fish, whit onion, tomato and served with pop corn. You can eat it sitting down in the sand with an orange juice.

Its not only a chance to relax and rest, you can also go party and enjoy the beach, the climate, the people or go shopping. Something special about Esmeraldas is the souvenirs and crafts, they are made of things and shells people find in the sea. You can buy also necklaces, bracelets, earrings and lots of accessories made of coconut.