#Ayampe

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Safe taxis in Ecuador. Montañisol offers you the taxi service to and from the Manta and Guayaquil airports to Montañita, Olon, Ayampe, Las Tunas, Puerto López, Ayangue, Salinas 24 hours a day.

[rayuelaa]

Ayampe y sus mágicos atardeceres

[emilys-scstudyabroad]

Preface

This entry is a bit longer because it consists of two weeks, but I hope it will entertain and enrich. I would also like to warn you that at some point there are rather graphic images. I thought of leaving them out, but this is reality and the step before you eat fried calamari, that we rarely think about.

In The Water

I drop into a blue abyss. I inhale 1, 2, 3, 4, and exhale 1,2,3,4. My breath so easily taken for granted on land is suddenly a miracle. I sink lower in a lateral position, feeling the pressure in my ears. I press my nose and gently blow out to equalize. The sea seizes my weight and I slip into a horizontal frame with my fingers on my elbows to stabilize myself. My breath continues with a sound so unique, you can only recognize it as a scuba diver or a Darth Vader fan. I customarily have a minute of panic because of the loss of my noses function and obvious danger I face in that moment. I anticipate, validate, and breathe. The feeling dissipates and for the next 40 minutes I live in the now and worry of nothing. I simply marvel at my surroundings, understanding how special it is to see these creatures alive. I hover over a giant sting ray camouflaged below me, and spy a Maury eel peek its head from its coral reef palace. The fish are all different, some in swarms of silver, and others colorful and gliding by in search of their next meal. The sand, which seems so dead on land, is full of life.

My guide gives me the thumbs up, and I know it is time to ascend. Slowly, I swish my fins back and forth, propelling my body to the surface. I spend a quick 3 minutes soaking up my last few glimpses, and allowing my body to adjust to the nitrogen levels and pressure. My computer flashes and beeps, telling me I can return to the sky above. I give 2 powerful kicks, and as my head breaks the seal I am immeadilty transported to reality. I am diving off the coast of Ecuador at a location called Isla de la Plata in 76 degree water in the middle of January. 

It was a whirlwind week that began on Saturday morning at 530. I uber to the bus with my classmates and together we traveled 12 hours. We winded down the Andes, through the cloud forest, and into endless miles of banana plantations.

We rolled through massive concrete jungles like Guayaquil and bounced down rough dirt roads in small towns like Babahoyo, where we stopped for lunch. At sunset we finally arrived to Santa Elena and ran straight for the beach. After a quick dip, the locals warned us that “sharp creatures” come out after dark so we scurried back for showers, some much needed food, and finally, some sleep. 

I awoke every morning at 630 to head to the beach for some yoga and a morning swim. In this insane week of research, adventure, and fellowship, this special time in the morning kept me sane. 

The majority of my day consisted of surveying the rocky intertidal zone of Ecuadors coast. This is the part of the beach that is submerged under water according to the tide schedule. We worked at low tide, so the times were different every day. My job in this experiment was to place quadrants in the high zone (splash zone and the least biodiverse) and survey the life I found. This mostly consisted of tiny periwinkle snails and filamentous green algae. However, every once in a while, I would catch sight of a unique piece of nature. The cool dudes below seemed to watch me work and were just as stunned and fascinated by me as I was to them. 

The Ecuadorian sun is draining, and after every survey we always spent a couple hours relaxing at lunch.

Everyday, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day, we took advantage of the powerful waves and played like little mermaids. We visited a different beach everyday to survey, but had 2 separate hotels throughout our time, to return to at night. The second of which was located in a calm surfing town called Ayampe.

The streets are littered with yoga retreats and little cafes. Our hotel was one of pure luxury, in my mind. We may have had to sleep under mosquito nets with no AC, and take quick, cold showers, but to me, the view was all worth it. 

Two excursions during our day stuck out to me the most, one of death and another of life. We visited a typical fishing market. Some were intrigued by the endless barrels of creatures they call delicious. 

However, I was overcome with a sadness. This week connected me to the earth on a spiritual level, and looking around it was as if I was viewing rows of caskets of my fellow brothers and sisters. You may not understand this, and thats okay. However, the reason I study the environment is because I do not see a difference in value between a humans life and a sharks. I see us both as interwoven pieces of this planet and creations of the divine. This is so clear to me when I have experiences like I did underwater. On our last day, we rode an hour and a half to Isla de la Plata. We dove twice, soaking up the sun and snacks on our breaks in between. As we sliced through the waves on the way back, they rocked me to sleep and I awoke when we stopped at the dock. 

We spent our last evening compiling data, while listening to the spiritual ceremony a group of visitors were completing outside. They drink a psychoactive plant called Ayauscha to begin and throughout the night they dance, howl, and meditate. It was truly beautiful to witness, even for the short time I watched. The next morning we pilled back into our bus to make the 12 hour trek back to Quito, where I again ubered home and collapsed into my bed. 

The following week my group and I gathered our research question, wrote a paper, and presented our findings. I linked this below if you’re a science nerd like me, and find this interesting. On Friday, we finished this class, and sat in orientations for our next class and adventure.

I spent my Saturday on a spontaneous trip to the teleferico. We rode cable cars to a stunning view overlooking Quito and the volcanoes that surround it. Lastly, I connected with my roots and hopped on a horse. This special piece of home rejuvenated me from the harsh week I had endured, and left me ready for the next. 

The differences between Ecuador and the States were highlighted to me through the election process that commenced on Sunday. Ecuador has around 270 political parties, and by law you are required to vote. They also have the Ley Seca, which occurs from Friday to Sunday, in which drinking alcohol is not allowed and punishable by a 200 dollar fine. Ballots are filled out on paper, but mailing in is not an option. Families travel all across the country to their place of birth, if they have not gone through the process of changing their home voting station. This process enlightened me to the different government styles besides the US. Neither is right or wrong, just different. 

These last two weeks have challenged and enriched me. I move onward with a heart full of gratitude and a head full of new knowledge.  

With Love From Ecuador, 

Emily Sikora 

[spark-nomad]

Best Things To Do in Ayampe Ecuador: 10 Fun Activities

[vezproject]

Edificio contemporáneo de Caña Guadúa.

Ubicación: Ayampe, Manabi, Ecuador

Al igual que los métodos centenarios utilizados en las casas de madera tradicionales, la arquitectura de bambú, se inspira en muchas de las técnicas ancestrales de la construcción de madera, este enfoque de construcción emplea los mismos principios básicos.

[omagazineparis]

Vacances en Équateur : explorez ce joyau sud-américain

L'Équateur, ce petit pays situé en Amérique du Sud, est une destination incroyablement diversifiée qui offre une variété de paysages, de cultures et d'expériences uniques. Des montagnes majestueuses aux plages de sable doré, en passant par la forêt tropicale luxuriante et les villes coloniales, l'Équateur a tout pour plaire aux voyageurs en quête d'aventure et de découverte. Dans cet article, nous partageons nos conseils pour des vacances mémorables en Équateur, en mettant en avant les incontournables à ne pas manquer. Explorez les îles Galápagos Les îles Galápagos sont l'une des principales attractions de l'Équateur, offrant une expérience unique pour les amateurs de nature et de vie marine. Ces îles abritent une faune incroyablement diversifiée et souvent peu farouche, permettant aux visiteurs de s'approcher de près des tortues géantes, des iguanes marins et des oiseaux exotiques. Participez à des excursions de plongée ou de snorkeling pour explorer les eaux cristallines et découvrir un monde sous-marin fascinant. Randonnée dans les Andes Les majestueuses montagnes des Andes traversent l'Équateur, offrant des possibilités infinies de randonnée et de trekking. Parcourez les sentiers de la Sierra pour découvrir des vues à couper le souffle, des villages pittoresques et des marchés colorés. Ne manquez pas l'occasion de vous aventurer jusqu'au volcan Cotopaxi, l'un des volcans actifs les plus hauts du monde, pour une aventure alpine inoubliable. Plongez dans la culture à Quito La capitale, Quito, est une ville où l'histoire et la culture se rencontrent. Explorez le centre historique, classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, avec ses rues pavées, ses églises coloniales et ses places animées. Ne manquez pas non plus la chance de monter à bord du téléphérique pour une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis les hauteurs des Andes. Détente sur la côte du Pacifique L'Équateur offre également des plages magnifiques le long de la côte du Pacifique. Des spots de surf prisés aux retraites tranquilles, il y en a pour tous les goûts. Montañita est réputée pour sa vie nocturne animée et ses vagues impressionnantes, tandis que les plages de Montecristi et Ayampe offrent une évasion paisible pour se détendre au soleil. Découvrez la forêt amazonienne Une partie de l'Équateur est recouverte par la forêt amazonienne, offrant une incroyable biodiversité et des expériences d'écotourisme uniques. Participez à des excursions en pirogue pour explorer les rivières luxuriantes, observez la faune et la flore sauvages, et découvrez la vie quotidienne des communautés indigènes qui vivent en harmonie avec la nature. A lire : Les sites archéologiques à visiter en France Respectez l'environnement et la culture Enfin, lors de vos vacances en Équateur, il est essentiel de respecter l'environnement fragile et les cultures locales. Optez pour des opérateurs de tourisme responsables et respectueux de l'environnement, respectez les règles et les traditions des communautés locales, et prenez soin de ne laisser aucune trace de votre passage. En somme, l'Équateur est une destination qui offre une variété incroyable d'expériences pour les voyageurs aventureux et curieux. Des îles Galápagos à la forêt amazonienne, en passant par les montagnes des Andes et les villes historiques, l'Équateur est un joyau sud-américain qui ne demande qu'à être exploré. Suivez nos conseils pour des vacances inoubliables et enrichissantes dans ce pays fascinant. Read the full article

[paulinamandarinas]

Bueno me fui de ayampe de mi casa de mi lugar

Ahora estoy en quito y me siento en mi casa en mi lugar

Gracias universo por darme tantos hogares

Seguiré descubriendo

[robinmarie12]

It has been difficult to write because I haven’t been able to use my iPad at every location we have traveled to because of the wifi and I am at the second to last part of my trip and finally able to write because the WiFi in Canoa was horrible and we stayed there 8 days but I would’ve had to use my phone to write everything.

We are currently staying in Ayampe, Ecuador and like Canoa it is a very beach surfer town. It is more wooded and jungly than Canoa was but both are pretty small. I tried looking up the population and I couldn’t find it but it is probably pretty small.

Our first night we stayed at La Tortuga and our cabana was super tiny with a double bed and a twin bed but there was barely any room to walk around and it was super cold at night with hardly any blankets. So we checked out of that hotel and came to Spandalus (probably spelled that wrong) and the room is much bigger with the best shower I have had the entire time I have been in Ecuador. Plus there were enough blankets (at least I thought there was). We will stay here one more night.

Yesterday 11/6/2021: we went on a small boat cruise to tour an island where we could snorkel and swim in the ocean and see different fish. At one point we could go to the beach. I didn’t really like using a snorkel mask, but I had my own flippers, goggles and nose plug with me. It was cool to see the fish in the water. The water wasn’t super clear but it was still a lot of fun to swim around. While on the boat we saw a sea turtle, pelicans and sea lions. On the beach I went to look at some barnacles on this rock the ocean riptide pulled and pushed me into some sharp rocks twice. I cut my toe and scrapped my leg.

On the way back from the boat ride we enjoyed Pepsi, watermelon, and a chocolate brownie. It was a cool experience and even though everyone except my dad and I spoke Spanish, I tried asking and talking to some of the people on the boat in Spanish.

For dinner we ate chicken on a stick because it is so good although at first we found someone selling carne (meat) on a plate and I got the chance to try pig intestines. I don’t think I will be eating that again. We didn’t eat the whole thing.

Today 11/7/2021: I found out that it was daylight savings time in the States and it was nice to not loose an hour although I will have to deal with that time change when I go back at the end of the week.

With the pain in my toe we decided to go to Los Frailes Beach. It is located in a national park and it was interesting getting in because we had to show our passports and get our temperatures taken. There is a lot of rock transformation in the water and there are a lot of little fish and crabs to look at. I was able to find another hermit crab on the beach which was really cool. The rocks there and in Ayampe are blue and their shells are all different colors. It was a long enough hike where we were able to get some walking in and see some of the sights without putting my hurt toe in too much pain.

Tonight for dinner we ate in Puerto Lopez and dinner was delicious. I had shrimp in a coconut curry sauce with a salad and rice with fried plantains.

Tomorrow we drive to Montanita.

[egaedu]

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[spark-nomad]

Best Things To Do in Ayampe Ecuador: 10 Fun Activities

[vezproject]

Casa El Bajio

Año: 2017

Sistema constructivo: Caña Guadua + Muro Tendinoso

Localización: Ayampe - Manabi - Ecuador

[omagazineparis]

Vacances en Équateur : explorez ce joyau sud-américain

L'Équateur, ce petit pays situé en Amérique du Sud, est une destination incroyablement diversifiée qui offre une variété de paysages, de cultures et d'expériences uniques. Des montagnes majestueuses aux plages de sable doré, en passant par la forêt tropicale luxuriante et les villes coloniales, l'Équateur a tout pour plaire aux voyageurs en quête d'aventure et de découverte. Dans cet article, nous partageons nos conseils pour des vacances mémorables en Équateur, en mettant en avant les incontournables à ne pas manquer. Explorez les îles Galápagos Les îles Galápagos sont l'une des principales attractions de l'Équateur, offrant une expérience unique pour les amateurs de nature et de vie marine. Ces îles abritent une faune incroyablement diversifiée et souvent peu farouche, permettant aux visiteurs de s'approcher de près des tortues géantes, des iguanes marins et des oiseaux exotiques. Participez à des excursions de plongée ou de snorkeling pour explorer les eaux cristallines et découvrir un monde sous-marin fascinant. Randonnée dans les Andes Les majestueuses montagnes des Andes traversent l'Équateur, offrant des possibilités infinies de randonnée et de trekking. Parcourez les sentiers de la Sierra pour découvrir des vues à couper le souffle, des villages pittoresques et des marchés colorés. Ne manquez pas l'occasion de vous aventurer jusqu'au volcan Cotopaxi, l'un des volcans actifs les plus hauts du monde, pour une aventure alpine inoubliable. Plongez dans la culture à Quito La capitale, Quito, est une ville où l'histoire et la culture se rencontrent. Explorez le centre historique, classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, avec ses rues pavées, ses églises coloniales et ses places animées. Ne manquez pas non plus la chance de monter à bord du téléphérique pour une vue panoramique sur la ville depuis les hauteurs des Andes. Détente sur la côte du Pacifique L'Équateur offre également des plages magnifiques le long de la côte du Pacifique. Des spots de surf prisés aux retraites tranquilles, il y en a pour tous les goûts. Montañita est réputée pour sa vie nocturne animée et ses vagues impressionnantes, tandis que les plages de Montecristi et Ayampe offrent une évasion paisible pour se détendre au soleil. Découvrez la forêt amazonienne Une partie de l'Équateur est recouverte par la forêt amazonienne, offrant une incroyable biodiversité et des expériences d'écotourisme uniques. Participez à des excursions en pirogue pour explorer les rivières luxuriantes, observez la faune et la flore sauvages, et découvrez la vie quotidienne des communautés indigènes qui vivent en harmonie avec la nature. A lire : Les sites archéologiques à visiter en France Respectez l'environnement et la culture Enfin, lors de vos vacances en Équateur, il est essentiel de respecter l'environnement fragile et les cultures locales. Optez pour des opérateurs de tourisme responsables et respectueux de l'environnement, respectez les règles et les traditions des communautés locales, et prenez soin de ne laisser aucune trace de votre passage. En somme, l'Équateur est une destination qui offre une variété incroyable d'expériences pour les voyageurs aventureux et curieux. Des îles Galápagos à la forêt amazonienne, en passant par les montagnes des Andes et les villes historiques, l'Équateur est un joyau sud-américain qui ne demande qu'à être exploré. Suivez nos conseils pour des vacances inoubliables et enrichissantes dans ce pays fascinant. Read the full article

[animalpp]

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Good morning from #Ayampe ! . . . #estoesride #sun #beach #morning #sunrise #sand #photography #Travel #travelblogger #fotografia #viajes #viaje #motoviajero #moto #motorola #g5splus #amanecer #vida #felicidad (en Ayampe, Manabi, Ecuador)

[melissamarzo]

Ayampe y Puerto López

The Tica girls and I took advantage of a long weekend to explore the coast of Ecuador! It was a looong trip to get there from Riobamba (7 hours on a bus to Guayaquil, then night at the bus station to take a 6am bus to Montañita an then another bus to Ayampe) but it was absolutely worth it! I didn’t get to surf as I originally wanted, but Ana and I rented a kayak and saw what was possible a baby shark/dolphin/turtle...we’re still not sure!

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Las Ticas y yo aprovechamos un fin de semana largo para explorar la costa de Ecuador! Fue un viaje laaargo para llegar desde Riobamba (7 horas hasta Guayaquil, pasar la noche en la estación para tomar un bus a las 6am a Montañita y de ahí otro más a Ayampe) pero valió la pena! No pude surfear como originalmente quería, pero Ana y yo alquilamos un kayak y vimos lo que posiblemente fue un bebé tiburón/delfín/tortuga...aún no estamos seguras!