Esmeraldas
December 13, 2007 |16:26 | Destination Guide By : Team X
The Spanish made their first Ecuadorian landfall on this broad, sandy bank flanked by a sparkling river and surrounded by low green hills. Esmeraldas has been an influential port town throughout history but its modern incarnation is not pretty - even the forests have surrendered to scrub brush.
When To Go
Like the rest of Ecuador, Esmeraldas has two seasons. The wet season (roughly January to May) sees sunny days with afternoon downpours; the dry season (roughly June to December) is generally cooler and overcast. Temperatures are moderate year-round. The tourist high seasons are generally mid-December through January and June through August.Major holidays and festivals tend to follow the religious calender in Esmeraldas, and are well worth planning your trip around. The biggest events are New Year, Carnaval (February/March), Semana Santa (Easter), All Saints' Day and Day of the Dead (November 1 and 2 respectively), and Christmas. Remember that banks and services close on public holidays and transport gets very crowded.
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