Hotels in Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Esmeraldas is a coastal province in northern Ecuador with a hot, humid climate, averaging 77-86°F (25-30°C) year-round. It's famous for its Afro-Ecuadorian culture, dark-sand beaches like Tonsupa and Same, and the nearby mangroves of the Cayapas-Mataje reserve. During the dry season from June to December, you can surf the Pacific swells at Las Palmas or spot humpback whales offshore, while the rainy months from January to May are perfect for kayaking through the lush mangrove channels and sampling the region's spicy encocados (coconut seafood stews).