Atacames
Ecuador Β· Provincia de EsmeraldasEC
Town in Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Atacames is a beach town and surround canton located on Ecuador's Northern Pacific coast. It is located in the province of Esmeraldas, approximately 30 kilometers south west from the capital of that province, which is also called Esmeraldas. In 2022 Atacames town had a population of 18,948, while the canton had 51,204. Atacames has one of the lowest rates of poverty in the province of Esmeraldas.
Read more on Wikipedia β- Population
- 18,948
- Coordinates
- 0.870, -79.848
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Atacames
Atacames is the kind of compact town you find in Provincia de Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Records put its population near 18,948. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature, water sports and family. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Atacames
Nature in Atacames
(8)Atacames's nature entries include Beaches, Caves, Desert, Lakes and National Parks. All of it is drawn from Atacames's recorded activities. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Atacames
(8)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Jet Skiing, Snorkeling, Surf and Swimming. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Atacames.
Family in Atacames
(2)Family in Atacames covers Aquariums and Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Atacames.
Culture in Atacames
(1)Under culture, Atacames is tagged with Docks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Atacames.
Sports in Atacames
(1)Atacames records Skateboard under sports. All of it is drawn from Atacames's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Atacames
(1)The wellness shortlist for Atacames: Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Atacames is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Atacames
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Atacames is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Provincia de Esmeraldas and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Atacames that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Atacames known for?
- Atacames, in Provincia de Esmeraldas, Ecuador, is best known for nature, water sports and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 18,948 residents.
- What can you do in Atacames?
- Recorded activities in Atacames include Beaches, Caves, Desert, Lakes and National Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Atacames?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Atacames located?
- Atacames is located in Provincia de Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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