Coast

The Ecuadorian coast has a very hot and humid climate, with temperatures averaging 25ºC to 31ºC. Guayaquil is the largest city and chief port of Ecuador, the major beach resorts in the southern central area worth visiting are Montañita, famous for surfing, Salinas the jewel of the coastline, Manta, Bahía de Caráquez, Puerto López and Puerto Bolivar famous for whale watching tour. Many of the beaches are sandy and Palm fringed as well as having all year round warm waters for swimming in comparison to other countries.