Vistamar Guest House (Ayampe, Ecuador) ★★★

Vistamar is located in Ayampe, Manabi, Ecuador. While the water is warm all year round, we have two distinct seasons. Sunny (December- May), and misty (June - November). You can expect waves year round and different types of breaks and set ups within a half hour drive of your home break. Ayampe is a very consistent and dynamic beach break. You can expect waves all year round and conditions to change quickly as tides change through out the day.

Vistamar and Ayampe is a place to relax. That being said, if you want a wild night, a trip can be made to the nearby town of Montañita. Our surf camp focuses on being flexible and offering lessons and rentals to all levels and options such as yoga, hikes, horseback riding, diving and biking when you feel like it.

You´re experience will be curated by the builder and operator, Matteo, who sees to it that every detail of your trip is cared for. Matteo and the Vistamar team built the camp from the ground up (litteraly) after years of traveling the world, picking up and incorporating the best things of all the places he stayed.

Vistamar is nestled between the ocean & the reserve; & less than a 2 minuet walk to the sand. Vistamar features a cross between rustic yet comfortable amenities, ocean & jungle views, furnished balcony space, a garden patio with a BBQ pit, private bathrooms with hot water, daily cleaning service, wifi (~8meg upload) & a fully stocked kitchen. Our rooms boast incredible ocean views from the beds and thoughtful decor.

*At no additional cost you are welcome to use the fully stocked Vistamar kitchen.

*+$20 a day for unlimited beer, rum and caña (local rum) and bar supplies (Citrus, and herbs for mixing)

*For $29 a day we offer the Vistamar Dinning Experience:

While we offer an array of menu options, we are flexible and are happy to alter the menu to your guests wishes. Typically our aim is to provide a culinary experience geared towards what is most fresh and abundant here, which is great seafood; Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Macral, grouper, wild caught shrimp, calamari and fresh produce. The menu often consists of a plant-based breakfast, and either a sea food based or plant based lunch and or dinner, always with plenty of veggie sides (also, a vegan option is desirable depending on guests desires). We can arrange details when you are ready.

We offer surf lessons for beginner and intermediate surfers in English and Spanish. We also offer surf trips and local knowledge for intermediate and advanced surfers to nearby breaks. To provide you a quality class, we cap our groups at 3 people.

We provide everything but the sunscreen! That means all you have to do is show up ready to surf. Our private classes are $30 for one person, $50 for two persons and $65 for 3 persons.

Surf board rental: $15 per day, $60 per week
Bike rental: $15 per day

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A 40 minuet scenic drive up a stunning section of the costal road takes us to a seldom visited beach. From there we take a 3 hour hike along the shoreline exploring unique and beautiful tidal pools and rock structures for which the beach takes its namesake, ending at golden sand beach apply named Playa Dorado.

2 persons minimum: $40pp, 3 people $30pp,

4+ people: $25pp.

Includes an English speaking guide, transportation, and snacks.

*The time of departure depends on the tide, the tour lasts about 6 hours.

Explore the Colibri Reserve, a beautiful, lush humid forest starting just a few blocks from the front door with a local and English speaking guide if you like. It’s a great chance to see wildlife, and exotic and unique plants in this tropical coastal rainforest.

The tour takes 2-5 hours depending on how far you want to go, $20 per person, minimum 3 people. Group rates available for any size more than 3 people.

Includes, guides, boots and binoculares.

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Cascadas de Gomez

Day trip: $75 pp, minimum 2 people, $50pp for groups of 3+ people, maximum 4 people.

Guided snorkel trip from the Frailes National Park beach

The turtle sanctuary and Los Friales national park tour starts with a trip to the turtle rescue center and reserve followed by a guided tour and nature hike/walk through the park and snorkeling from the beach where turltes, rays, tropical fish and even sea horses can be spotted.

9am-2pm, 1-2 people: $40pp,

3 people and up : $30pp, .

Includes a guide, snorkeling gear, transportation and snacks and water.

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Snorkel trips from a boat to the Isla de la Plata OR Isla de Salango, from Puerto Lopez:

*Isla de Salango: $30pp

*Isla de la Plata: $45pp

Includes snacks and snorkeling gear.

Does Not include transportation to and from Puerto Lopez (~$10)

Chef Flor´s culinary prowess speaks for itself. She will teach you to cook traditional coastal Ecuadorian dishes, ceviche, corviche, viches, and more, with fresh local ingredients. This also is a great way to work on your Spanish.

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-Includes all ingredients.

$20 per person

A 20 minuet scenic drive through to the community of Agua Blanca reveals a subtle and beautiful village nestled in a desert micro climate just off the coast. A local guide takes you through the museum, archaeological site and then for a short hike through the dry forest that ends with a swim at spring fed sulfur pools, with medicinal clay.

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-Includes transport, entrance to the park, guide and translator.

9am-2pm, 1-2 people: $40pp,

3 people and + : $30pp,

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Custom boat trips and wale watching:

Inquire directly for prices and info