Atacames, Beach resort in Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador.
Located on the Pacific coast, Atacames extends along a plain crossed by the Atacames River, with temperatures averaging 25 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Francisco Pizarro's expedition in 1526 encountered strong resistance from Indigenous populations at Atacames, preventing Spanish forces from establishing immediate control over the region.
The presence of Afro-Ecuadorian communities in Atacames stems from a 1553 shipwreck when 25 enslaved individuals escaped and settled in the region.
The town offers numerous accommodations ranging from family-run hostels in the quieter town area to beachfront hotels near the entertainment district.
The municipality divides into two distinct sections separated by a bridge: a residential area for locals and a tourist zone with beach activities.
Location: Esmeraldas Province
Location: Atacames Canton
Inception: 1543
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Website: https://municipiodeatacames.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: 0.86667,-79.83333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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