
Gift Certificates
Give the gift of beach, sun and sand this Christmas with Hotel la Ría Gift Certificates Playas.

The 11 Best Restaurants in Playas, Ecuador
From classics like Bellavista or Juan Ostras, hidden gems like El Kiosko del Gordo Daniel and itsout-of-this-world lobster sandwich, to new places like Los Picos and Muelle 7.5, these are the best restaurants in Playas that you must visit, just 1 hour from Guayaquil.

What to do at Playas?
Would you like to see dolphins in Puerto El Morro, take a vineyard tour and wine tasting at Dos Hemisferios Winery, learn to surf or wakeboard? You can do all this at Playas, just 1 hour from Guayaquil.

3 Surf Schools in Playas
Learn to surf at Playas Villamil. We recommend 3 surf schools with ISA certified instructors. Only 1 hour from Guayaquil.

2 Hotels with Romantic Packages in Playas, Ecuador
Both are located in front of the sea with direct access to the beach just 1 hour from Guayaquil on the Via a Data. They are the perfect option to celebrate an anniversary, a honeymoon, or a romantic getaway at Playas, Ecuador.

The 6 best Pastry Shops in Playas, Ecuador
We tried the new and the not so new; we were delighted with the -freshly made- waffles 🥞 with artisan ice cream from La Casa de Marie y Gabriel, the delicious coffee and sandwiches from Café con Miel, the bread and sourdough pizzas from Santural and the alternative flour crepes from El algarrobo - creperia.

El Gordo Daniel inaugurated its new Kiosk at Playas
On Tuesday, December 1, Daniel Mascaró, of Uruguayan origin, known for his tank grills and lobster sandwich, moved to a new location and opened his new restaurant at Playas: El Kiosko del Gordo Daniel at km 5 Via Data.