"Atacames- A Fun Place!" Atacames by patnoelle

Atacames Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 53 photos

Makes it Want to Go Back!

Atacames, located in the North of the Coast of Ecuador in the Province of Esmeralda, is a small fishing village that has grown to cater tourists that are looking for more than just relaxing. On the weekends, the crowds are loud and rowdy!!
The beach area has a boardwalk and tons of bars right on the sand in the form of huts... These huts have either hammocks, or swings besides regular tables and chairs where you can spend the entire day, away from the burning sun if you desire, admiring the sea, hearing music and enjoying a chilling drink like Caispirina...

The Boardwalk

View of the Boardwalk at Atacames

Walk the length of the boardwalk to scope out fun things to do... Me, in the middle of the street for overall view of Atacames beach front. The hotel where we stayed is the tallest structure in the back

Go into Town

Street Scene at Atacames

Explore the town, take advantage of the local shops, like the fruit markets and bakeries for a light lunch or snacks...

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great Fun, Food and Beach
Cons:Too loud!
In a nutshell:Not Just the Sea

Last visit to Atacames: Dec 2006
Intro Updated Feb 16, 2007
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Reviews (5)

Boat to Explore Atacames' Coastline - Atacames

Do a Lot or Nothing at All Things to Do (1)

Atacames is one of this places where you can do a lot or do nothing at all... For starters, there are plenty of official... more travel advice

Bar Huts Nightlife (1)

The many bar huts along the beach offered a great variety of drinks and music... You can spend the entire day just... more travel advice

Eat Like the Locals! Restaurants (1)

You can either go into town, a short ride in a bicycle-taxi for about $2.00 and enjoy a decent and inexpensive meal, or... more travel advice

Bus to Atacames Transportation (1)

You can take a bus from Quito to Atacames for the price of $9.00 per person. The trip lasts about 6 hours but if you... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
One of Atacames' Many Hotels

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Comments (4)

MalenaN Oct 22, 2010 at 9:36 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like you can have a lot of fun in Atacames´!
timada Nov 21, 2008 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

Atacames is a charming place !
sayedaburas Apr 19, 2007 at 8:33 PM Report Abuse

Lovely & informative (~_~) Best of lcuk (~_~)
Vulindlela Feb 19, 2007 at 5:23 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the great pictures and information!