About Esmeraldas

Esmeraldas, Ecuador's northernmost coastal province, is a vibrant Afro-Ecuadorian heartland where lush rainforests meet the Pacific Ocean. Known as 'La Provincia Verde' (The Green Province), it offers travelers pristine black-sand beaches, dense mangrove forests, and a rich cultural tapestry. Key destinations include the lively capital city of Esmeraldas with its infectious marimba music and dance, the tranquil beach town of Atacames with its palm-fringed shores and vibrant nightlife, and the ecological paradise of Muisne with its protected mangrove islands. Nature enthusiasts can explore the Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve, one of the most biodiverse areas on Earth, home to jaguars, howler monkeys, and countless bird species. The province's unique Afro-Ecuadorian heritage shines through its cuisine—don't miss encocados (seafood in coconut sauce) and tapao (fish stew)—and its annual Carnival celebrations, considered among Ecuador's most colorful. Esmeraldas offers an authentic, less-touristed experience of coastal Ecuador, blending natural wonders with deep cultural roots.

Things to do in Esmeraldas

Private Hiking tour to Esmeralda Lagoon and the lakes region

From $250

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Overflight Laguna Esmeralda - A15

From $310

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Round mountain and Esmeralda beach tour from punta cana

From $135

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City tour of Iquique with navigation to the Esmeralda buoy

From $55

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Private Transfer Punta Cana Airport to/from Bahia Principe Esmeralda

From $40

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Scenic Wonders: Montaña Redonda & Playa Esmeralda

 

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Santo Domingo Airport and Bahia Principe Esmeralda Priv Transfer

From $150

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Tour Laguna Esmeralda in Summer in Ushuaia

From R$1,140

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Trekking Tour Laguna Esmeralda and Fuegian Valleys

From $120

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Laguna Esmeralda (Trekking + lunch at refuge)

From $120

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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour: Con Esmeralda y catering de café y beer

From $30

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Tour to Montana Redonda (Round Montain) & Costa Esmeralda Beach

From $150

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Trekking to Laguna Esmeralda

From $191.31

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Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda

From $55

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Laguna Esmeralda Trekking Adventure with Lunch

From $122

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Places to visit in Esmeraldas

Leo's Hotel

Leo's Hotel, Rua do Cruzeiro, Florestal - MG, 35690-000, Brazil

Hostel

Hostel, Rua Silva Nenem 65, Florestal - MG, 35690-000, Brazil

Lagoa várzea das flores

Lagoa várzea das flores, Rua das Garças, Contagem - MG, 32071-165, Brazil

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