Boat to Isla de la Plata - the poor man's Galapagos - 2 hr boat ride, 3 hr hike, and a snorkel. Blue footed boobies above and frigate birds with baby below.
This is considered the most beautiful beach in Ecuador - Los Frailes. Funeral urns below. Sacred sulphur pool with partial steam hut below. Go to www.alandaluz.com to see the eco-resort we stayed in.