Preferred Places to Stay In Ecuador

 

Typically Johanne and I are just off the beaten path, so you will not find any all inclusive in our list of places to stay. We are happy when we find quiet, clean, safe and convenient. We often friendly, generous and helpful and have wonderful experiences at the following places:

P.S. We draw the line at a shared bath.

 

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Santa Mariantia-Donkey Den

Right on the beach and it is amazing. Linda is a wonderful manager and will make sure you are well looked after. This is a must visit!!

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Bahia de Caraquez  -Saiananda

 Treat yourself to a few nights on this riverside property. It is a few KM out of town but worth it DO NOT miss breakfast!

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Canoa -Sundown Beach Hotel

Very friendly affordable and a few km. down the from the busy town. Sand in your toes.

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Quito- La Rosario

 This is very convenient and the owners are incredibly kind most helpful warm Ecuadorian hospitality.

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Otovalo- La Luna

A peaceful mountain retreat, great natural food, and coffee. Rural yet an easy taxi ride into town.

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       Otovalo – Hostal  Curinan

Close to town, Jose and his family are delightful, caring people. The style is very unique and charming.

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Montanita -Hanga Roa Hostal

At north end of the beach away from the parties and noise. Ask for one of the ocean side rooms.

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San Clemente- Cottages By the Sea:

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We have not stayed here yet but we know that Kimberly and Chris have done a great job. Just on hospitality alone, we know that you will be very well looked after and the location is superb.

 

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Spectacular Beaches

Johanne and I know for a fact that we are beach people. Being Card Carrying Aquarians we need regular douses of sun and surf. A day ocean side is very well spent playing in and out of the water like kids on summer break.

 

Here are a few of our favourite spots:

 

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If you are looking for deserted  that “NO OTHER FOOT PRINTS” experience, then here is how it find it.

Make your way to Las Penitas south of Poneloya and rent a kayaka. Paddle across the mouth of the laguna and come ashore at  Reserva Natural Isla Juan Venado. Be prepared to be overwhelmed by the vastness  and undisturbed beauty. (pack a lunch because you may not want to leave).

 

The Corn Islands

The Corn Islands are a special place and well worth the effort to get here. Think small Caribbean Beaches with beautiful colours and warm soothing waters.

 

Playa Hermosa

Take the surfer shuttle from San Juan Del Sur, Hermosa is about 20 minutes South. We found this to be a place worth staying a few days.

 

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Ecuador has some of the most breathtakingly magnificent beaches we have ever seen anywhere. Of course only if you are into endless miles of uninterrupted sand with the Pacific Ocean doing it’s thing and offering a joyful playground.

 

 

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Nude Beach – Somewhere North of Montanita

 

 

 

 

We would love to hear about your favourite beaches, drop us a line.