Details About Esmeraldas

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The province of Esmeraldas, founded on the 21st of September 1526, is located in the northern-western part of Ecuador. This province, as major provider of the country's natural resources, (forests, hydric and ictiologies) is one of the most important provinces for Ecuador's development. One of the most vital activities for the economy of Esmaraldas, though, is tourism. The province enjoys a warm climate with little variation, and an average temperature of about 26 degrees Celsius. It is flatter than most of the other provinces although it does have small mountains, such as Cayapas and Tois, situated in the east.
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Attractions

Along the coast there are several beautiful beaches to visit. On some of these, such as Atacames, one can enjoy watching typical Ecuadorian dances accompanied by typical Ecuadorian music played on locally made instruments. An unforgettable show. The restaurants along the coast also offer some of the best sea-food in Ecuador. In different places in the province, one can admire works and findings, mainly pottery and minerals, of the indigenous people.

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.