Bahía de Caráquez Travel Guide

 retired_poppi Says:  We took a 5 hour eco tour of Isla Corazon. It cost $26 per person, minimum of 2 persons for the tour to be conducted. We met our guide at the travel agency near the Hotel Italia in central Biaha. He walked with us several blocks to the ferry. When we arrived at the other... 

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 ecuadordean Says:  I was impressed by this hostal, (actually a bed and breakfast) for it's enviromental decore. I would recomended it to someone that wants a more upscale location at a bargin price. Free internet, cocktails available in the evening 

 retired_poppi Says:  The ground floor is devoted to a bar and breakfast room in a garden setting.Up one flight, there is one very nice room with private bath and AC for US$ 30.00. There are several comunal rooms with bunk beds and shared bath, these cost much less. A very nice balcony overlooks... 

 retired_poppi Says:  La Piedra is a modern hotel directly on the ocean at the tip of the pennesula in Biaha. We did not stay, but walked through in January 2007. The two-story hotel is in a u shape which is open on the sea side. There is a swimming pool in the center of the u. The restaurant... 

 retired_poppi Says:  We stayed several nights in January, 2007. Our room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the air conditioning worked well. The Italia is located in the center, and none of the rooms has a view. There is no elevator, and all rooms are at least one flight above the lobby.... 

 retired_poppi Says:  We stayed 3 nights in January 2007. We paid $40 per night for the best room in the hotel, room 405. We had a balcony overlooking the ocean. The room was clean, the water was warm (after a minute or two). There was a powerful fan and an airconditioner. We did not use the AC... 

 retired_poppi Says:  We ate a full American breakfast in January 2007. It was a good value at US$ 2.50 and included brewed coffee (not instant as is the norm at other places in Biaha). Desyano Americano para US$ 2.50 Ensalada de frutesPanDos Huavos, frito, revolto, o en copaTuchanoJugoCafe 

 retired_poppi Says:  The pizza is good, and is popular for take out. There are many other things on the menue. The shrimp in fresh sauce is fantastic at US$ 4.79. The fish in asparagras sauce was also excellent at about the same price. One may dine inside, or sit on the sidewalk and watch the... 

 retired_poppi Says:  D`Camaron is located at the end of Avenue Bolivar, where it intersects the Malacon at the tip of the peninsula. As the name implies, there are many shrip dishes on the menu, along with some fish and chicken as well. In January, 2007, most menu items were between $3 and $4. 

 retired_poppi Says:  There is bus service to Biaha from Quito and other cities, but I can only supply first had knowledge of the bus between Guayaquil and Biaha. Two bus companies service this route. Coctour runs buses about every hour. We departed from Guayaquil at 9 AM and arrived in Biaha at... 

 retired_poppi Says:  There is a passenger ferry between Biaha and San Vincente. A panga departs whenever there are 20 passengers, usually within 5 minutes. Many of these open launches (with sun and spray shields) are in operation continuously. In January, 2007, the fare was US $0.30. Passengers... 

 retired_poppi Says:  In January 2007, there were at least three Internet caffes in Biaha. Two were air conditioned and charged US$1.00 per hour. The non air conditioned place charged US$0.75 per hour. Surfing speed in all three was acceptable. The one facing the ferry dock provided free coffee.