Ayangue Beach - A Place To Enjoy

Ayangue is a small coastal town in the Ecuador's Spondylus Route.

It is a small fishing village, located on a horseshoe shaped bay.

Ayangue Beach is known for its clear, warm waters, pristine coral reefs, and the charm of a small town.

It is an excellent place for diving enthusiasts.

Ayangue Beach

Ayangue is a beach of calm waters whose main activity is the recreational and artisanal fisheries.

The beach covers 3100 meters of the Ecuadorian coast, boasts lush and attractive scenery, warm waters, and soft sand.

Ayangue Beach is a great place for those who practice underwater sports.

It is ideal for those looking astonished by the diversity of species that populate its depths below.

Because of this the Ayangue Beach is known as "pool of Pacific”.

The mountains around it interrupt the sea and the waters form a kind of a natural pool.

People come here to enjoy the sun and the beach.

Diving and underwater sports

Besides this beautiful beach is able to perform different activities like volleyball, bird watching, fishing, whale watching and diving.

The diving is especially popular since it provides the opportunity to enjoy the underwater riches.

Ayangue is considered one of the best diving in Ecuador.

El Viejo and El Pelado rocky isles are located approximately a 20-minute boat Ayangue and offer great opportunities to see the coral reefs and marine life.

Some sightings include: turtles, lobsters, octopus, white reef sharks, dolphins, angelfish, surgeonfish, butterfly fish, banner fish, soldier fish, moray eel, scorpion fish, blowfish, yellow tail mullet, parrot fish, hawk fish, stingrays, blue marlins, and swordfish, among others.

Although many of these species can only be seen in deep dives, snorkeling also offers great opportunities to see the delights of Ecuador underwater.

History of Ayangue

The proud history of Ayangue and surroundings has been recently discovered. I

n the last twenty years, historians and archeologists have determined that the communities of artisans in the area and populated the sector in 3000 BC.

 These experts concluded that many of the artifacts that were discovered are over 1000 years old, even older than the oldest in Peru and Mexico.

The archeological museum, near Valdivia, documents the history of these maritime nomads.

A place to enjoy

Ayangue is very popular among both national and international tourists.

This is due to the how special this beautiful resort is, its landscapes, its spectacular vegetation, and fauna.

Ayangue Beach is a place for relaxation, recreation and to satisfy the most demanding tastes in maritime cuisine.

Around the beach, you can find several restaurants offering all kinds of delicacies from the sea.

Spondylus Route at the Ecuador's Pacific Coast

Spondylus Route at the Ecuador's Pacific Coast was formerly known as the Ruta del Sol or Route of the Sun.

It is the road that borders the Pacific Ocean from northern Peru to northern Ecuador.

The route has countless attractions and multiple beaches.

The name of the route comes from the spondylus seashell, or red spiny oyster, that was very important for pre-Columbian cultures of Ecuador and even used as currency.

What Spondylus Route has to offer

The small towns with hotels, restaurants, museums and other attractions, together with bigger towns and gorgeous beaches sprinkled throughout the route make it irresistible and a must for a traveler.

There are possibilities and facilities aquatic sports like surfing, snorkeling, fishing and scuba diving among others.

Other attractions included paragliding, horseback riding, local cuisine and culture, the wonderful sunny weather and friendly people.

Every town has its distinct way of life, culture, and culinary riches.

The beaches, food and opportunities for relax and partying varies from town to town.

History of Spondylus Route

The Spondylus Route on the coast of Ecuador displays the cultures that thrived from 8000 BC. 

Some of these cultures as Bahia and Manteña were among the most experienced sailors.

 

They were known as the "Phoenicians of the Americas" and aboard of their wooden boats of the Ecuadorian balsa traveled all the way from Mexico to the north and to the southern Chile.

One of the most important objects of the trade was the sacred "the Spondylus shell". 

It was also known as "Mullu" in Quechua (native language of the Incas).

The shell was one of the most sacred and sought out items in ancient times.

It was marketed and highly valued by the chiefdom of Ecuadorian and Peruvian Andes.

The shells or their remains have been found in almost all major archeological discoveries of the west coast of South America, such as the tomb of the Lord of Sipan in northern Peru.

In the small town of Valdivia is a museum that is dedicated to the different cultures that habited the Ecuadorian Pacific Coast.

Where to go

The beaches and towns stretch from Huaquillas at the El Oro Province in the Peruvian border till San Lorenzo in Esmeraldas Province right next to Colombia.

The Spondylus Route runs through a total of five provinces, all with different kinds of culture, traditions, nature, cuisine, animals, attractions, and beaches.

Montañita is the party central and the capital of surf, popular with both national and international tourists.

Los Frailes beach located in the Machalilla Natural Park is famous for its beauty and a quiet place to enjoy the sun, sand and water together with the nature.

Salinas, la Ciudad Blanca, or the white city has five-star accommodations and all the luxuries a demanding tourist might want, including shopping opportunities.

Puerto Lopez is famous for the opportunity to go whale watching and also for the fun loving lifestyle that has attracted many international tourists.

Playas has the charm of an old time balneary and there are opportunities to go dolphin and bird watching in the mangroves from the nearby town of El Morro.

There are numerous small towns with quiet and slow rhythm of life.

And other bigger ones bustling with tourists, music, and fun.

If you are planning a vacation keep Ecuador's Spondylus Route in your mind.

Spondylus Route is sure to offer something special for everyone!

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