A city on a scenic peninsula: Bahía de Caráquez is uniquely situated on a sandy peninsula at the mouth of the Río Chone estuary. This geography provides it with a long, calm malecón on the river side and an ocean-facing beach on the other.
Ecuador's original "Eco-City": In 1999, following devastation from an earthquake and El Niño floods, the city reinvented itself as an "Eco-City," focusing on sustainable development, organic shrimp farming, and environmental recovery.
A story of remarkable resilience: Bahía has a long history of overcoming natural disasters. Its ability to rebuild, most recently after the 2016 earthquake, is a core part of its identity and the pride of its residents.
Gateway to Isla Corazón and archaeological sites: The city is a primary departure point for boat tours to "Isla Corazón" to see its massive frigatebird colony, and for trips to the important pre-Columbian archaeological site of Chirije.
Connected by the country's longest bridge: Bahía is linked to the town of San Vicente across the estuary by the "Puente Los Caras," which was the longest bridge in Ecuador upon its completion and is a major landmark.