Closest beaches to Guayaquil

Find the best Beaches near Guayaquil. Closest beaches to Guayaquil are located West of the city, on the Pacific Coast. The nearest beach is called "Playas", located in the town of General Villamil Playas. In the same Guayas province, going South there are the beaches of Data and Posorja. Although, if you are willing to travel a little further north of Guayaquil, there is the Santa Elena province. Here, you will find beautiful beaches such as Anconcito, Salinas, Montañita, Olon, and more. Also, if you are planning to go whale watching (September to October), travel north and visit Puerto López, Manabí. This is 4 to 6 hours of travel.

Guayaquil is well connected to the rest of Ecuador by a network of buses. Now, let's see some of the best beaches in this route, in no particular order.

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Chipipe

Location: Santa Elena province

Chipipe is a beach located west of Salinas Yacht Club, in the province of Santa Elena, Ecuador. Chipipe is a sector relatively close to Salinas. It has a more relaxed atmosphere than the Salinas beach. It has clear and calm water, without waves. Chipipe offers a pleasant atmosphere, an ideal place to go with family ...

General Villamil Playas

Location: Guayas province

General Villamil Playas is known simply as "Playas" is the closest beach to Guayaquil, Ecuador. Only 60 mi (96 km) away — an hour's drive by car. General Villamil Playas receives many local visitors, especially during the winter. General Villamil Playas has many seafood restaurants with delicious seafood as the main ingredient in many dishes ...

Salinas

Location: Santa Elena province

Salinas is a coastal city located in the province of Santa Elena. Salinas is the main beach resort on the south coast of Ecuador. Salinas has a stretch of immaculate beach, also has popular beaches such as San Lorenzo and Chipipe. It also has a beautiful promenade known as Malecón. Along the Malecón, you can ...

Montañita

Location: Santa Elena province

Montañita is a coastal town located in Santa Elena. It is considered one of the best beaches in Ecuador. This town has a bohemian touch. Montañita is usually crowded, with fun all around. It has lots of handcrafting shops, small rustic bars, restaurants with delicious food, and street vendors walking on the beach. Montañita is ...