Things to Do
Playas, Ecuador is a popular beach resort destination and has become an attractive place for those who escape the city. This region is a historic fishing village and is easily accessible from the coastal highway from Guayaquil International Airport and is an attractive destination for beach lovers, nature enthusiasts, and adventure seekers.
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Puerta Azul Activities
Puerta Azul offers activities the whole family will love, from biking around town to splashing around in our pool. Spend your days lounging around in one of our hammocks or catch a wave on a boogie board. You can also play volleyball, basketball, table tennis or croquet or just lounge on the second floor terrace under the warm, Ecuadorean sunshine. The best part about all our activities, besides the fact that they are provided by Puerta Azul, is that they are complementary. So don’t worry about your vacation budget and enjoy all the activities Puerta Azul has to offer.
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Soccer
Bike Rentals
Boogie Boards
Beach Toys
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Volleyball
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Croquet
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Table Tennis
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Corn Hole
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Trio Toss
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Board Games
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Bikes
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Kayaks
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Boogie Boards
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Gym
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Hammocks
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Pool
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Pool Toys
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Pool Towels
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Beach Toys
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Beach Blankets
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Jacuzzi
Local Activities
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Spend your days relaxing on the beach, enjoying the local food, or taking a leisurely boat tour around the coast. Playas is a prime destination to enjoy local seafood and you’ll find many restaurants and eateries in the area serve fresh crab, oysters, snooks, red snapper, conch, and clams caught fresh from the waters around Playas. You’ll also find plenty of beachside restaurants serving Ecuadorian food.
Surfing is one of the most popular activities in this region and you can find plenty of businesses that rent out surfboards or offer surfing lessons. Mountain biking around the Savannah Grande area will give you a chance to enjoy a number of local sites and attractions during your trip. You can also find some dirt roads around this region that are great for nature lovers, hiking, and even horseback riding activities.
Whether you interest is in birdwatching, nature walks, relaxing on the beach, or just enjoying some of the natural sites and attractions around the area, you’ll find a number of things to do and enjoy throughout Playas on any given day.
General Villamil Beach 450m
Surfing 450m
Fishing 450m
Guided horseback riding 450m
Cycling 450m
El Paseo Shopping Mall 850m
The Malecón 1.5km
Church of Our Lady of La Merced 1.9km