Atacames
Coordinates: 0 ° 51 ′ N , 79 ° 51 ′ W
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Atacames is a small town in the Ecuadorian province of Esmeraldas . It is located about 25 kilometers south of the provincial capital Esmeraldas on the Río Atacames . Atacames is the capital of the canton of the same name and has 11,251 inhabitants (2005).
Atacames is a traditional fishing village that has developed into the most famous seaside resort in Ecuador alongside Salinas over the past three decades . It is mainly frequented by Ecuadorians during the holiday months in the Andean region. Guests from nearby Colombia can also be found. Atacames is considered a dropout place among foreign tourists.
On the beach of Atacames there are 30 bars and pubs, which are located on the one hand in the buildings on the waterfront and on the other in stalls on the beach.
The Atacames Canton was established in 1991. It has around 30,000 inhabitants and, in addition to Atacames, includes the towns of La Unión, Súa, Tonchigue and Tonsupa. The latter three are also fishing villages with sandy beaches, the atmosphere of which is quieter compared to Atacames.