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What to do and see in Canoa, Ecuador: The Best Places and Tips
Canoa in Ecuador, from South America region, is best know for Yoga & Pilates. Discover best things to do in Canoa with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Canoa
1. Betty Surf and Yoga
Overall Ratings
5 based on 51 reviews
Daily Yoga classes Momday through Friday at 9:00 a.M. Currently featuring Aerial Yoga class, Indo Boards and Slackline Yoga as part of Yoga for Surf Balance class. Also learn to Surf Ecuador this year with the 3 Day Surf & Yoga Course. Patricia integrates the concepts of Balance, breath and focus to bring Surfing to a whole new level of understanding. Yoga is a meditative practice in motion, through which we aspire to perform optimally and to enhance our range of motion, stretch muscles and learn about balance and breath. No one else in Ecuador is doing it like Betty is! Explaining the interrelationship of Surfing and yoga. Yoga for Surfing! Yoga for Life! Mind, body surf!
Reviewed By 730ondrejp
Had mototrip from Quito to Canoa and spent Saturday with Surf & yoga. Easy communication with Betty, smooth start and first success of Surfing after couple of hours, then opened new horizonts during the yoga lessons in the evening. Amazing day, especially thanks to magical ambient of Canoa and personal care of Betty.
2. Rio Muchacho Organic Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Rio Muchacho Organic Farm and Eco-lodge is located 10km north of the popular beach town of Canoa. We offer a unique and ecologically friendly haven for guests to stay, relax, and explore. Our bungalow-style accommodation was constructed entirely from local materials, and we try to prepare all our meals using fresh fruit and vegetables harvested from our own grounds. Unwind in our yoga & meditation garden, spend time investigating the farm's abundance of plants and animal life, watch your kids climb or swing in our playground, or choose from an array of guided tours. Experience coastal Ecuador in a tranquil setting, far removed from the typical tourism tracks and ideal for families or authentic nature seekers. Harvest fresh organic ingredients and prepare a traditional Tonga lunch. Horseback ride to a monkey forest, then make your own chocolate. We also offer volunteering opportunities and intensive course programs about permaculture and sustainable living.
Reviewed By RHooperCA - Davis, California
This place is truly a unique Ecuador experience. For those keen on environmental and permaculture education, I can think of no better place in all of Ecuador. Rio Muchacho definitely experienced some earthquake damage from the April 2016 earthquake, however they are rebuilding and still need some assistance. When we visited in March 2017, all operations were still going strong and we had a wonderful time during our short 2 night visit. We toured the farm facilities and hiked the properties and made chocolate. This is truly a unique experience, and is the perfect option for groups and those interested in local environmental issues and permaculture. We will be back!
3. Museo Bahia de Caraquez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Geoffrey I - Colchester, United Kingdom
Important historical and archeological exhibits of the area are displayed to a very high standard, although many of the descriptions are in Spanish it's fairly straightforward to understand the basic information.
There was a very interesting art gallery upstairs, the attendants were very helpful. Good toilet facilities.
4. Cabalgatas Canoa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Quality horse riding tours on the longest beach in Ecuador or in the stunning tropical Forests that surround the area where, with luck, it is possible to spot monkey and a wide range of wildlife. Our horses are well bred, happy and calm and you can have the experience of a lifetime galloping along the sand.
Reviewed By polita1015 - Guayaquil, Ecuador
Located north of Bahia de Caraquez in the province of Manabi. Canoa Beach is known for the domestic and foreign tourist’s a place to relax on a tropical paradise. It has a long beach which for many is considered one of the best of Ecuador, with a length of 17 km, it is a strip of white sand that extends from San Vicente to the town of Canoa. Canoa beach is the ideal place for nature lovers; here you can enjoy eco-tourism options available in the area of Canoa. It also has a platform for paragliding and hang gliders. In Canoa beach you find a variety of fruit trees, timber, medicinal such as lignum guayacanes, laurels, cacti, among others .In the vicinity of the beach you will find restaurants, places to play recreational sports, craft markets, bars and places for fun. Canoa is a paradise for those who love peace and nature and also for those seeking adventure, arena, sports, surf and fun.
5. Finca Caracol
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
At heart we are a small family farm with big dreams. From our small dairy farm we are now making home-made artisanal ice cream that we sell in town. Tours of the farm and/or the surrounding areas are available with Edgar as your guide. He is bilingual and has been guiding local tours since 2008. We also offer a volunteer opportunity at the farm, in the rural community of Rio Muchacho. Volunteers pay only $25 a week, working just half a day on the farm, practicing their spanish, learning about local agricultural practice and culture, and feeling part of our small family.
Reviewed By Dannielle B - North Vancouver, Canada
We enjoyed an interesting and informative 1/2 hr ish walk to the farm, with Rachel from Finca Caracol and Marcos from Finca Esperanza where we were warmly greeted by by the rest of the family (Spanish and English is spoken at both these farms).We opted out of the horseback ride to the farm.
For those who enjoy off the beaten path experiences...this is for you.
We had a hands on experience including tasting organic cacao right from the tree, stirring the pot while the fermented beans were toasted over an open fire, pealing the toasted beans, grinding the beans and finally tasting the cacao beans after they were made into a chocolate sauce and poured over freshly picked sliced bananas. A wonderful experience, there were only 2 of us so it was a private tour.
Wear running shoes or boots if it is raining. Take drinking water. Not for those with difficulty walking on uneven terrain and up/down hills.
6. Alas y Olas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Alas y Olas Ecuador brings you Nature Adventure Tours located at Shanti Hostal on the paragliding hill overlooking Canoa. We offer a range of activities and sports that will challenge and entertain. No experience needed for paragliding and hanggliding flights. Or learn how to surf, kitesurf, practice some peaceful and powerful yoga, tour the countryside by bike or horse or wander around virgin Beaches and forest by boat. We also have a waterfall tour that will astound and an alliance with the local organic farms to learn how to care for our bodies and the planet. Come enjoy the best of Canoa with Alas and Olas and experience the hospitality of our new hostal that offers scrumptious food, relaxing fresh rooms, and a family friendly environment for all!
Reviewed By Kerstin G - Graz, Austria
when i got to canoa and asked for kitesurflessons there, several people recommended me alicia. i already had kite lessons before but i always felt a bit insecure.alicia felt that immediately and knew exactly what motivates me to trust the equipment and my skills. i improved a whole lot in two days and this is just due to her excellent teachingskills! :) i had great time with her - thanks a lot!! :) so if you stop in canoa and you have always wanted to learn kitesurfing - DO IT!
7. Jungle Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
One of the few places in Ecuador to get your injection of non-commercial music, Jungle Bar is your night-time haven in beautiful Canoa. We offer the best Service and Barmen in town to help quench your thirst as well as fresh ground Ecuadorian espresso coffee, a variety of teas, and a simple but tasty food menu.
Reviewed By Jaeson S - Las Vegas, Nevada
Have had drinks here on multiple occasions, and had a great time. One thing I really like about this place is that it is off the main road and a little more chill than some of the other bars in Canoa.
8. Canoa Surf Academy
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By rubygirl6 - Minnesota
I don't believe this place is always open but we did rent boards from here while staying in Canoa. I also believe they offer surf lessons, although we did not take any lessons. The fellow (who we think was the owner) was very helpful, gave us some good Surfing tips and threw in a couple of surf shirts for our sons to borrow (surf shirts are a must or you will get both sunburned and get a rash on your belly. We rented the boards in the late afternoon and were able to keep them until the following afternoon and were only charged for the one day.
9. Lily's Moonshine Massage
Moonshine Massage is treatment for the mind, body and soul! Head masseuse Lily is a local Ecuadorian who has been practicing the healing and meditative techniques of muscular manipulation for over five years. Located right on the beautiful Canoa beach, Moonshine Massage regularly assists in the recovery and development of surfers, retirees, business owners, athletes and everyone in between!
10. Opeturmo
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