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Esmeraldas Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Ecuador, capital of the Esmeraldas Province

About Esmeraldas

Esmeraldas is the wettest coastal province and summer is simply less rainy than the rest of the year. Most days in Esmeraldas is bright sun, with a tropical shower in the afternoon and at night. January-February are the best months to visit Esmeraldas, as they receive the most sun. They are also the hottest months. The northern coast and tropical forests of Esmeraldas receive more rain than the southern beaches and savannah. As of October of 2019, theUS State Departmenthas given Esmeraldas a travel advisory level of "Do not travel".

Top Attractions in Esmeraldas

Explore the best things to see and do in Esmeraldas:

  • Malecón de Tachina
  • Museo Regional de Arqueologia
  • Playa de las Palmas

Where to Eat in Esmeraldas

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Balcón del Pacífico
  • 🍴Budapest
  • 🍴Chifa Restaurante Asiático
  • 🍴La Marimba Internacional
  • 🍴Las Redes
  • 🍴Los Alamos

Where to Stay in Esmeraldas

  • 🏨Diana
  • 🏨Hostal El Cisne
  • 🏨Hotel Estuario
  • 🏨Hotel Las Palmas
  • 🏨Hotel Perla Verde
  • 🏨Hotel Soberao

Esmeraldas Travel Guide Sections

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