Beaches in Ecuador

I've been doing my research on Ecuador like a good pre-
tourist, but I'm not finding much on swimming-lying-on-sand
beaches. Any opinions?

[There are 4 posts - the latest was added on Fri 14 May, 10:03]

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1. Re: Beaches in Ecuador Added by: Rasser
   [Timestamp: Sun 9 May, 6:01 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   The word around is, you can find at decent beach near
   Esmeraldas. But then again, the Pacific coast of South
   America was never meant for beaches, and I recon the water
   could be quite cold as well.
   Try to find a nice spot where the wind won┤t reach you, in
   Ba±os instead :)

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2. Same Added by: john (john.powers@arch2.nara.gov)
   [Timestamp: Mon 10 May, 22:47 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   True, the watewr is kinda cold (but you get used to
   it)--unless it's an El Nino year, in which case the water
   will be the temperature of kukewarm bath water.
   Anyway, I've been to Same three times. You can take an
   express bus from Quito to Atacalmes then a collectivo to
   Same. Warning, there is not much of a nightlife--there are
   a few restuarants down the beach a bit, but in general it's
   quiet and peaceful. I have stayed at Hostal El Rampiral and
   highly recommend it. It is right on the water and has
   hammocks, horses, pool tables, a pool, excellent small
   restaurant, etc. Jaime, the owner and his family are very
   friendly and helpful.

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3. Pre-tourist Added by: Sarcie
   [Timestamp: Thu 13 May, 4:15 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   (1) Where is Ecuador?
   (2) What is a pre-tourist?
   (3) where are you from?

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4. to Sarcie Added by: pasty
   [Timestamp: Fri 14 May, 10:03 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   What is the point of your questions?

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