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Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas Facts:
- Capital: Esmeraldas
- Population: 460,668
- Size in square kilometers: 15,216
- Telephone code: 6
Esmeraldas is a coastal province located in northwestern Ecuador. Esmeraldas' General Rivadeneira Airport has flights to Quito. Buses companies in Esmeraldas have service to Ecuador's major cities and to nearby cities and towns. Esmeraldas has a lot of nature and magical beaches. These are not classical Caribbean beaches but have great waves for surf lovers. Main attractions in Esmeraldas province are:
| Cayapas-Mataje Ecological Reserve | Esmeraldas |
| Mompiche beach | Atacames beach |
| Sua beach | Afro-Ecuatorian culture |
| Same beach | Chamanga |
| Tonsupa beach | La Tolita Island |
Manabí
Manabí Facts:
- Capital: Portoviejo
- Population: 1,366,173
- Size in square kilometers: 18,400
- Telephone code: 5
Manabi is located on the western coast. Manta's Eloy Alfaro International Airport has flights to Quito and Guayaquil. Bus companies in Portoviejo have service to Ecuador's major cities and to nearby cities and towns. Manabi has 350 kilometers of beaches. Main attractions in Manabi province are:
| Puerto Lopez | Puerto Cayo |
| Isla de la Plata | Manta |
| Canoa | Chone |
| Montañita | Bahía de Caráquez |
| Machalilla National Park | Montecristi |
| Jama | Portoviejo |
| Cojimies | Crucita |
| Montecristi | Santa Marianita |
Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas
Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas Facts:
- Capital: Santo Domingo de los Colorados
- Population: 287,018
- Size in square kilometers: 3,805
- Telephone code: 2
Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas is located in northwestern Ecuador. Santo Domingo de los Colorados' bus terminal has service to Quito, all regions of Ecuador, and to nearby cities and towns. The main attraction is the Tsachila community. The Tsachilas paint their hair with achiote a local plant. This creates a protective mask against disease and insects. Main attractions in Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas province are:
| Puerto Limón | Santo Domingo de los Colorados |
| La Parroquia de Alluriquín | Valle Hermoso |
| Santa María del Toachi | San Jacinto del Búa |
| El Esfuerzo | Luz de America |
| Isla Saona | Altos de Chavon |
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