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Can't sleep? Keep throwing your leg in and out of the doona? Could be that restless spirit of yours! So what are you waiting for? Get up, dig out your passport and book a holiday to Playas!
It's situated 340 kilometres southwest of Quito, the nation's capital.
Spend the day skipping stones and collecting shells by the water's edge at Chipipe Beach or General Villamil Beach.
Looking for some other close-by destinations? Morro is about 6 kilometres to the east, so get in the car and start exploring! Alternatively, Engabao, 13 kilometres northwest of Playas, is also worthy of your time.
Guayaquil, 75 kilometres to the northeast, may be worthy of a day trip. Use it as a base when visiting the World Trade Center, San Marino Mall and City Mall. If you need more convincing, other close by attractions include Policentro and the U.S. Consulate General.
'There is no love sincerer than the love of food,' George Bernard Shaw once wrote, but add travel to the mix and it's a match made in heaven. You're invited to unite your two loves by eating and drinking your way across Guayas.
If you're flicking through a menu, there's every chance you'll see meals with coconut or rice. They're just some ingredients which are commonly used in the kitchens here.
Looking for a traditional Playas dining experience? There are some specialties you shouldn't miss, such as llapingachos (cheese and potato patties) and encocados (fish cooked in coconut milk).
You probably won't need too much persuading to eat come y bebe (drinkable fruit salad), a sweet treat that'll make you want to pack everything up and settle down here forever.
To beer or not to beer? Of course, the answer is always beer. When you're in this part of the world, Club Premium Roja is the one you need.
Ron San Miguel is the go-to spirit for many Guayas locals. Order up a few shots and get the party started!
Talk to any experienced globetrotter and they'll tell you that the easiest way to squeeze more from your getaway is to memorise a few local phrases. '¿Cómo estás?' may be very useful. It's how you say 'how are you?'. One more common phrase is '¡Salud!' ('cheers/good health!').
What better way to discover more about a place than by witnessing a day of national celebration? There'll be loads of festivities planned for Independence Day on the 10th of August.
With just a little bit of your holiday allowance left in your wallet and some awesome memories that will last your whole life, say a final "Adiós" to Playas.
If you're flying in and out, you'll probably be using Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX). It's 270 kilometres to the northeast. Pack up your suitcase, map out a route and set your alarm!
Choose any of our recommended accommodations, such as the Playa Paraíso and Hotel Titopolis, and you'll be certain to hop out of bed rejuvinated each morning.
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