Bah�a de Car�quez
Ecuador · Provincia de Manab�EC
City in Manabí, Ecuador
Bahía de Caráquez, officially known as San Antonio de Caraquez and founded under the name of Villa de San Antonio de la Bahía de Caráquez or simply known today as Bahía, formerly called Bahía de los Caras during the period of the Spanish conquest, is a coastal city belonging to the Sucre county, in the Ecuadorian province of Manabí. The city is located on a sandy peninsula on the country's western coast at the mouth of the Río Chone and has considerable tourism infrastructure that positions it as the main regional town. It has seen significant development during the last 15 to 20 years, particularly because it has become a vacation destination for people from Quito and Guayaquil. The city is located one hour north of the city of Manta and in the pre-Columbian era was host to the ancient Indian city of Caran. Across the bay is the town of San Vicente.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 22,209
- Coordinates
- -0.598, -80.424
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Bah�a de Car�quez
Bah�a de Car�quez — a small town in Provincia de Manab�, Ecuador — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 22,209 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, culture and adventure. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Bah�a de Car�quez
Nature in Bah�a de Car�quez
(10)Bah�a de Car�quez records Beaches, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Islands under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Bah�a de Car�quez is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Culture in Bah�a de Car�quez
(8)Under culture, Bah�a de Car�quez is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Docks, Historical Sites and Monuments. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. The list follows Bah�a de Car�quez's own activity tags.
Adventure in Bah�a de Car�quez
(5)Adventure in Bah�a de Car�quez covers Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Parachute, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bah�a de Car�quez.
Nightlife in Bah�a de Car�quez
(5)Under nightlife, Bah�a de Car�quez is tagged with Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bah�a de Car�quez.
Water Sports in Bah�a de Car�quez
(3)For water sports, expect Sailboats, Swimming and Windsurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Bah�a de Car�quez.
Sports in Bah�a de Car�quez
(2)Bah�a de Car�quez's sports entries include Hunting and Tennis. Everything listed here comes from what Bah�a de Car�quez is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Bah�a de Car�quez
(1)Under family, Bah�a de Car�quez is tagged with Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Bah�a de Car�quez's own activity tags.
More to do in Bah�a de Car�quez
(1)Bah�a de Car�quez's other activities entries include Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Bah�a de Car�quez is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Bah�a de Car�quez
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Bah�a de Car�quez stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Bah�a de Car�quez are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Provincia de Manab�. Time zone: America/Guayaquil.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Bah�a de Car�quez known for?
- Bah�a de Car�quez, in Provincia de Manab�, Ecuador, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 22,209 residents.
- What can you do in Bah�a de Car�quez?
- Recorded activities in Bah�a de Car�quez include Beaches, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bah�a de Car�quez?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Bah�a de Car�quez stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Bah�a de Car�quez located?
- Bah�a de Car�quez is located in Provincia de Manab�, Ecuador. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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