Esmeraldas
Ecuador · Provincia de EsmeraldasEC
City in Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Esmeraldas is a coastal city in northwestern Ecuador. It is the seat of the Esmeraldas Canton and capital of the Esmeraldas Province. It has an international sea port and a small airport. Esmeraldas is the major seaport of northwestern Ecuador, and it lies on the Pacific coast at the mouth of the Esmeraldas River. The city is the principal trading hub for the region's agricultural and lumber resources, and is the terminus of the 313-mile (504-km) Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline from the oil fields in northeastern Ecuador.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 155,487
- Coordinates
- 0.959, -79.654
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas — a mid-sized city in Provincia de Esmeraldas, Ecuador — is worth a place on your map. About 155,487 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture, nature and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Esmeraldas
Culture in Esmeraldas
(10)Under culture, Esmeraldas is tagged with Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Docks and Fountains. The full list runs to 10 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Esmeraldas.
Nature in Esmeraldas
(9)Esmeraldas's nature entries include Beaches, Caves, Desert, Forest and Geological Formations. All of it is drawn from Esmeraldas's recorded activities. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Esmeraldas
(8)Our data lists Bodyboard, Jet Skiing, Sailboats, Snorkeling and Surf as water sports options here. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Esmeraldas.
Sports in Esmeraldas
(7)The sports shortlist for Esmeraldas: Golf, Hunting, Running, Skateboard and Slopes. All of it is drawn from Esmeraldas's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Esmeraldas
(6)Looking for nightlife? Esmeraldas has Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Esmeraldas.
Adventure in Esmeraldas
(2)Adventure in Esmeraldas covers Abseiling and Shooting Ranges. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Esmeraldas.
Family in Esmeraldas
(2)Our data lists Aquariums and Water Parks as family options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Esmeraldas.
Wellness in Esmeraldas
(2)The wellness shortlist for Esmeraldas: Farms and Ranches. Everything listed here comes from what Esmeraldas is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Esmeraldas
(1)Shopping in Esmeraldas covers Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Esmeraldas.
More to do in Esmeraldas
(1)Other activities lovers get Fishing. All of it is drawn from Esmeraldas's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Esmeraldas
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. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Esmeraldas by regional transport from the nearest hub in Provincia de Esmeraldas; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Esmeraldas that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Esmeraldas known for?
- Esmeraldas, in Provincia de Esmeraldas, Ecuador, is best known for culture, nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 155,487 residents.
- What can you do in Esmeraldas?
- Recorded activities in Esmeraldas include Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Docks and Fountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Esmeraldas?
- 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. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Esmeraldas located?
- Esmeraldas 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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