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Atacames
Ecuador, Ecuador
Atacames is a lively beach town and canton on Ecuador's northern Pacific coast in Esmeraldas Province, about 30 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital Esmeraldas.
Known for its expansive gray-sand beaches, the longest natural stretch in the country and closest to Quito, it draws crowds for swimming, surfing, and vibrant nightlife, especially in peak summer months. With a 2022 population of around 18,948 in the town and 51,204 in the canton, it features a tropical climate averaging 25°C, a mix of mestizo and Afro-Ecuadorian communities, and an economy driven by tourism, shrimp farming, fishing, and commerce.
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