← Older revision
Revision as of 14:36, 14 December 2015
Line 1:
Line 1:
{{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg|pgname=Coastal Lowlands}}
{{pagebanner|S-amer africa default banner.jpg|pgname=Coastal Lowlands}}
−
'''Coastal Lowlands''' is a region in [[Ecuador]].
+
'''Coastal Lowlands''' is a region in [[Ecuador]].
Here you can find nice beaches, tropical climate and a laid back atmosphere.
+
+
The beaches in [[Salinas]] are very popular for Ecuadorians on holiday. Another destination is [[Montañita]], popular with Ecuadorians and gringos alike, and famous for its surfing. Nice beaches can however be found along most of the coast, although you won't find any south of Guayaquil until you reach [[Peru]].
+
==Cities==
==Cities==
−
* [[Agua Blanca]]
−
* [[Atacames]]
* [[Babahoyo]]
* [[Babahoyo]]
−
* [[Bahia de Caraquez]]
−
* [[Canoa]]
* [[Guayaquil]]
* [[Guayaquil]]
* [[Esmeraldas]]
* [[Esmeraldas]]
* [[Machala]]
* [[Machala]]
−
* [[Montanita]]
−
* [[Montecristi]]
−
* [[Muisne]]
−
* [[Playas]] - Second Best climate in the world With amazing long beaches and great places to surf.
−
* [[Puerto Del Moro]]
−
* [[Puerto Lopez]]
* [[Quevedo]]
* [[Quevedo]]
−
* [[Salinas (Ecuador)|Salinas]]
* [[San_Miguel_(Ecuador)|San Miguel]]
* [[San_Miguel_(Ecuador)|San Miguel]]
* [[Santo Domingo de los Colorados]] - Where the Tsáchilas live.
* [[Santo Domingo de los Colorados]] - Where the Tsáchilas live.
−
* [[Manta]]
+
* [[Manta]]
-
−
* [[Huaquillas]]
+
==Other destinations==
==Other destinations==
+
+
* [[Canoa]] - Small beach town
+
* [[Montañita]] - Famous for good surfing, where gringos hang out
+
* [[Playas]] - Second Best climate in the world, with amazing long beaches and great places to surf.
+
* [[Puerto Lopez]] - Beautiful small ocean side city, access point for Machalilla National Park, and Isla de la Plata "Poor Man's Galapagos".
+
* [[Salinas (Ecuador)|Salinas]] - Popular beach destination.
==Understand==
==Understand==
+
+
The coastal lowlands were once covered with rainforest, of which not much remains. Instead big farms and plantations are cover a majority of coast. Big sugar cane and banana are common sights.
+
+
Most cities can't be described as particularly beautiful, and you won't too much of beautiful colonial architecture. However, the atmosphere can be very nice, the food is good, and beaches are world class. The coast is a very good place to have a good time and learn more about Ecuador.
==Talk==
==Talk==
+
+
Spanish, obviously. The coastal dialect is quite distinct from the dialect of the Andes, and share many common features with Caribbean Spanish. English is not widely spoken, with the exception of more high-end places catering to tourists.
==Get in==
==Get in==
+
+
Buses run from [[Quito]], [[Cuenca]], and all other major cities in the mountains to a lot of places along the coast. You can also take an international bus from [[Peru]] or [[Colombia]]
+
+
Guayaquil is the major airport hub for international flights. TAME also has flights between Quito and Manta, Machala and Esmeraldas, which are usually not that expensive.
==Get around==
==Get around==
+
+
Buses run wherever you want to go. Guayaquil and Santo Domingo are major hubs.
==See==
==See==
Line 39:
Line 46:
==Do==
==Do==
+
+
Swim at the beaches, explore the cities!
==Eat==
==Eat==
+
+
Try the seafood! Ceviche and Encebollado are the two specialities, which you can find at many places.
==Drink==
==Drink==
==Stay safe==
==Stay safe==
+
+
Look at individuals city guides for informations. The coast and Ecuador in general are quite safe, but take normal precautions and use common sense. Don't wander around at dark in places you don't know are safe.
==Go next==
==Go next==
+
+
* [[Andean Highlands]]
+
* [[Peru]]
+
* [[Colombia]]
+
{{IsPartOf|Ecuador}}
{{IsPartOf|Ecuador}}