Región Costa

Integrantes:• Micaela

Alvear• Vanessa Betancourt

• Alex Armijos

The Coastal Region , better known as Coast Region , is one of the four natural regions of the Republic of Ecuador . It consists of the provinces of Guayas, Santa Elena , Manabi, El Oro , Los Rios , Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas and Esmeraldas.

ECOSYSTEMS: Forests, swamps, picturesque fishing villages and beautiful beaches are part of more than 2000 that covers the coastal strip of Ecuador.

WEATHER: a region characterized by a warm, dry and wet tropical coast climate. The weather changes between 25 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius.

POPULATION: More than half of Ecuador's population is coastal, 8.5 million people live in the Pacific Ocean coastal region.

CANOA Located on the north of Bahia of Caraquez, in the province of Manabi. Canoa is a small fishing village, which has all the necessary services to satisfy the

tourist, the same that allow you to enjoy this beautiful region of the Ecuadorian coast. Canoa Beach is ideal for those who love nature, here you can enjoy ecotourism that is

available in the area of Canoa. You can also practice paragliding and hang gliders. On the beach you can find restaurants, places to practice recreational sports, craft

markets, bars and places for fun. Canoa is a paradise for seeking adventure, sand, sports, surf and fun.

RIO MUCHACHO This site located in Rio Muchacho, on Canoa parish, at 14 kilometers from San

Vicente and 6 Km. from Canoa. Rio Muchacho is an organic production farm, where all the waste from plants,

animals and people are transformed into compost, humus and bioles to return to earth.

Where you can enjoy agrotourism or rural tourism, doing different activities.

MACHALILLA NACIONAL PARK It is located on the southwest part of the province of Manabi, in the cantons of

Jipijapa, Puerto Lopez and Montecristi. Extension: Is one of the most extensive protected areas of the ecuadorian coast

and comprises two areas: one terrestrial (56.184 hectares) and a marina (14.430 mn)

Climate: hot and Dry

SALANGO MUSEUM It is at 5 km. on the South of Puerto Lopez in the town of Salango. Archeological pieces: The collection consists of 245 pieces of pre-

Columbian pottery dating from the year 5000 until 1500 D.C. The Archaeological Museum is divided into 6 cultural collections: Valdivia,

Chorrera, Manteña, Bahia, Guangala and Machalilla.

PUERTO LOPEZ Puerto Lopez is located in the south eastern part of the province of

Manabi. Puerto Lopez is considered by its Fishing Port, the tourism and it´s

agricultural center. It has the privilege of having the Machalilla National Park, Cradle of cultures as Machalilla, Chorrera, Guangala and Bahia.

PLATA ISLAND Isla de la Plata is located at 50 km off the coast of Puerto Lopez, in Manabi,

Ecuador. Plata Island is an ideal place for ecotourism, It has an extension of 1200

hectares. Its main feature is the diversity of birds that inhabit the place. In the surrounding area of the island you can visit the Punta Machete and

the track, where you can watch birds, typical flora of the area with beautiful cliffs and sometimes sea lions, sharks and huge stingrays.

ALFARO CITY Alfaro City is located on a hill known as “Centinela” it stands on a

strategic point from which to can observe Montecristi, the birthplace of the "Old Warrior“ Eloy Alfaro; and also you can see Manta and Jaramijó cantons.

The architectural complex is made up of three main buildings: Mausoleum of the General Eloy Alfaro Delgado, the Multipurpose Building and the building Luis Vargas Torres.

MONTECRISTI Montecristi is a canton in the province of Manabi in Ecuador, is located on the south eastern part

of the Manabi province. The Montecristi hill has 443 meters. Close to Montecristi is located La Isla de la Plata at 23 km

west of the southern coast of Manabi, and also belongs to Montecristi the Virgen of Monserrat chursh and the Monastery of Christ Crucified, which was built 17 years ago and is home to the cloistered nuns.

Beaches. Montecristi has beautiful beaches such as Playa de San José, with its beautiful mangrove

AGUA BLANCA COMMUNITY It is located in the Machalilla National Park,at 12 km on the north of

Puerto Lopez in the province of Manabi. Agua Blanca is the first ecotourism community in the Ecuadorian coast, It

is of great importance due to potential prehistoric archaeological ruins belonging to the Manta culture, the last of Ecuadorian prehistoric cultures.

Valdivia Aquarium This aquarium is located in the Commune of Valdivia, and is one the most important places in the Province

of Santa Elena The aquarium is a species rescue center industry, where the people is engaged in the animal care and

subsequent reintegration into the atmosphere when they are considered ready to live by their own. On the site you can find guided tours and exhibitions with educational purposes for the knowledge of the species.

MACHALA Machala is an Ecuadorian city, capital of the province of El Oro. It is the fifth most

populous and economically important city of the country and the second sea port after Guayaquil.

It is recognized internationally as "Banana Capital of the World".

ZARUMA The city of Zaruma is located in the south-eastern part of El Oro Province. Zaruma is one of the oldest cities of Ecuador, because of it´s colonial architecture it is

declared "Cultural Patrimony of Ecuador“, and it´s importance raises from the mining. ZARA means corn and UMA means head.

MONTAÑITA

In Montañita you can find anywhere party places, bars and clubs with the own Montañita style in the village streets. IT IS IDEAL FOR:

Buy crafts. Meet people Being in the party Try new foods.

In Montañita there is a river that is also at 12 minutes from Olon. It is ideal to: appreciate one of the most spectacular formations off the coast of Ecuador

fun with breaking waves appreciate the beauty of the sea, its fauna and flora watch the divers looking for spondylus or octopus Enjoy a massage and / or a good sea food Surfing Take pictures

SANCTUARY OF OLON • Olon is a small fishmen village of about 2,000 people, mostly known for its

beautiful scenery• the story says that The Virgin cried blood in this place in front of the faithful

people of the place in 1990, the Sanctuary Rosa Mística, is on a cliff of100 meters high from where you can watch Olón and Montañita.

DECOMERON PUNTA CENTINELA

You can enjoy the all inclusive facilities as: 1 Buffet Restaurant "Costa Brava“ 1 Restaurant called "The Coral“ Snack bar Four station snack bars A tennis court A Gym two swimming pools for adults and children beach volleyball courts entertainment area with games for children and adults Boutique first aids A Spa A dance club

The rooms are very comfortable and you can enjoy all the food, all the drinks and all the fun.

I has delicious food, you can find ceviche, beer, wine, Italian food, and mexican food among others.

LA CHOCOLATERA – SALINAS

The chocolatera is the most salient point of South America in the Pacific coast, it is located in Salinas Naval Base in the province of Santa Elena.

In Chocolatera there is a colony of 20 sea lions, they seem to have migrated from the southern coast of Peru.

WATER SPORTS Sailing jet skiing Surfing bird watching swimming And the most fantastic place from June to September to see

humpback whales.

SANTAY ISLAND To get to the island santay you have to rent bicycles, it takes fifteen minutes to get there since the port. It is a community where lives around 200 families. On the path you can see from 6 to 12 crocodiles, as well as birds, boa snakes, iguanas, bats and also, raccoons and anteaters.

FRAILES BEACH

It is located on the south of the town of Machalilla and at 12 km. On the North of Puerto Lopez.

Around this beach you can find pelicans, vultures, white heron, gulls, snails, crabs, among others.

In this beach you can not enter with Food or drink During the season from July to September you can see

humpback whales WATER SPORTS

Snokel swimming This beach is ideal for kids

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