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Valdivia

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Valdivia is a beach in the province of Santa Elena, famous for its archaeological importance, as it was the center of the Valdivia culture, one of the oldest in the Americas. It is a destination that combines sun and beach tourism with historical and cultural interest.

Features

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Water temp.

24°C

Climate

Seco

Updated

2026-06-18

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Cocktail Street

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La PuntaMirador 13.1 km

La Punta

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Surfer Monumentcultural 13.1 km

Surfer Monument

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The Surfer Monument was inaugurated during the 2013 World Masters Surfing Championship, representing the surfing culture that characterizes Montañita and the entire Ecuadorian coast.

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Party Nights

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Montañita BeachPlaya 13.1 km

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Blanca Estrella del Mar Sanctuarycultural 13.1 km

Blanca Estrella del Mar Sanctuary

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