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Beautiful cabins amidst an amazing archaeological site that is located on a beach on the Ecuadorian Pacific Coast! It is quite an authentic experience.
With an onsite museum and also a beautiful beachfront ecolodge with bungalows/cabins, it is now a relaxing and interesting travel destination for Ecuador and specifically Bahia de Caraquez.
Recommended by Travel Agent Magazine
Environmentally friendly cabins
Wild Pacific Beach, no crowds! (Photo: Torsten Loeffler)
240 Hectares of Dry Tropical Forest. You can see the pass of the Humpback Whales from up here.
Nice Trails.
Nice Trails.
Relax and enjoy the breeze and beautiful surroundings.
Comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, hammocks!
The Best Shrimp Ceviche on the Pacific Coast of Ecuador!
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TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW
“A gem of a beach ecolodge on the coast of Ecuador”
Reviewed December 15, 2011
I live in Ecuador for almost 17 years now, and have wanted to visit Chirije - pronounced chee-ree'-hay -- for about ten years. I finally had the great pleasure of a three day stay. Chirije is an small and outstanding beachfront eco-lodge which has been declared an archeological site and with good reason. The owners and staff could not have been more accommodating and friendly, and we enjoyed the hikes and loved the archeological class and tour which owner Patricio gave to us and some Italian journalists on our first morning.
The beach itself is exquisite, well packed and wide, with warm water and gentle waves - perfect for swimming and body surfing, and for beach walks to your heart's content. One has to enter and exit Chirije during the low tides, which makes timing a visit just a little tricky -- but you end up on literally miles of deserted beach around Chirije, so it is absolutely worth the effort, plus the ride is quite enjoyable. Perspective guests should contact Patricio the owner -who speaks perfect English by the way - before coming so he can organize transport from Bahia or from the airport in Manta.
The cottages are comfortable and pleasant as is the social area and dining area. The food was quite tasty, especially the shrimp from the family's organic shrimp farm. Ask for the beachfront suite if it is available. It is heavenly.(The president of Ecuador stayed there with his family just a couple of weeks before us.)
Patricio, an excellent surfer in his time, offers beginning to intermediate surfing lessons and although we did not avail ourselves this visit, it seems like it would be great fun. Diving and snorkeling can also be arranged with some advance planning. Very helpful were Orlando, their local host who was always looking out for our well-being and comfort, and Mariquita, who was hosting and cooking while we were there. We would return to Chirije in a heartbeat, and we plan to get back soon!
You might also want to stay at owner Patricio's charming boutique hotel on the ocean in Bahia, called the Casa Grande, which has a lovely pool and gardens. From there you can enjoy strolling the waterfront attractions of this charming coastal city. In Bahia, go the archeology museum with one of the best collections of ancient artifacts and ceramics dating back over six thousand years. Don't miss the tour of Isla Corazon, an inspiring and dramatic community ecological project to reforest this mangrove island, where you will encounter a large number (of the many thousands) of sea birds which call it home. You will also learn first hand about the deforestation of mangroves by reckless shrimp farming.
Room Tip: Try for the oceanfront suite or ask Patricio for the best cottage available.See more room tips
“A gem of a beach ecolodge on the coast of Ecuador”
Reviewed December 15, 2011
I live in Ecuador for almost 17 years now, and have wanted to visit Chirije - pronounced chee-ree'-hay -- for about ten years. I finally had the great pleasure of a three day stay. Chirije is an small and outstanding beachfront eco-lodge which has been declared an archeological site and with good reason. The owners and staff could not have been more accommodating and friendly, and we enjoyed the hikes and loved the archeological class and tour which owner Patricio gave to us and some Italian journalists on our first morning.
The beach itself is exquisite, well packed and wide, with warm water and gentle waves - perfect for swimming and body surfing, and for beach walks to your heart's content. One has to enter and exit Chirije during the low tides, which makes timing a visit just a little tricky -- but you end up on literally miles of deserted beach around Chirije, so it is absolutely worth the effort, plus the ride is quite enjoyable. Perspective guests should contact Patricio the owner -who speaks perfect English by the way - before coming so he can organize transport from Bahia or from the airport in Manta.
The cottages are comfortable and pleasant as is the social area and dining area. The food was quite tasty, especially the shrimp from the family's organic shrimp farm. Ask for the beachfront suite if it is available. It is heavenly.(The president of Ecuador stayed there with his family just a couple of weeks before us.)
Patricio, an excellent surfer in his time, offers beginning to intermediate surfing lessons and although we did not avail ourselves this visit, it seems like it would be great fun. Diving and snorkeling can also be arranged with some advance planning. Very helpful were Orlando, their local host who was always looking out for our well-being and comfort, and Mariquita, who was hosting and cooking while we were there. We would return to Chirije in a heartbeat, and we plan to get back soon!
You might also want to stay at owner Patricio's charming boutique hotel on the ocean in Bahia, called the Casa Grande, which has a lovely pool and gardens. From there you can enjoy strolling the waterfront attractions of this charming coastal city. In Bahia, go the archeology museum with one of the best collections of ancient artifacts and ceramics dating back over six thousand years. Don't miss the tour of Isla Corazon, an inspiring and dramatic community ecological project to reforest this mangrove island, where you will encounter a large number (of the many thousands) of sea birds which call it home. You will also learn first hand about the deforestation of mangroves by reckless shrimp farming.
Room Tip: Try for the oceanfront suite or ask Patricio for the best cottage available.See more room tips
- Stayed December 2011, traveled as a couple
- pachamamacita
- Top Contributor
- Trip Advisor; Traveling with us since 2009
- Otavalo, Ecuador 50-64 year old woman
Dr. Douglas Ubelaker of the Smithsonian Institution at one of the archaeological excavation units.
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President of Ecuador visits Chirije
President of Ecuador visited Chirije with his family and promoted Chirije on National TV and Radio. Please see following Youtube with subtitles in English (you will be able to see beautiful pictures there).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8UbLu5iWyiM
Book written by the owner of Chirije: The Secret of Paradise
Dear friends,
Patricio Tamariz, the owner of CasaGrande and Chirije, has teamed up with Bo Rinaldi, best seller and leader of the Organics movement and have written a beautiful book called The Secret of Paradise: The Mysteries of the Pacific Coast of Ecuador.
The Secret of Paradise presents the deep and profound truth that we as human beings can live together in harmony with nature and each other. These secrets are most evident in the rich culture, beauty, and history of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador, which is the central area of the country.
You can find the Color and Black white versions and the Kindle Edition (also Ebook) on Amazon.com at:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Paradise-Patricio-Tamariz/dp/0983862303/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357573007&sr=8-1&keywords=9780983862307
Patricio Tamariz, the owner of CasaGrande and Chirije, has teamed up with Bo Rinaldi, best seller and leader of the Organics movement and have written a beautiful book called The Secret of Paradise: The Mysteries of the Pacific Coast of Ecuador.
The Secret of Paradise presents the deep and profound truth that we as human beings can live together in harmony with nature and each other. These secrets are most evident in the rich culture, beauty, and history of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador, which is the central area of the country.
You can find the Color and Black white versions and the Kindle Edition (also Ebook) on Amazon.com at:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Paradise-Patricio-Tamariz/dp/0983862303/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357573007&sr=8-1&keywords=9780983862307
Also you can find it in Barnes & Noble at:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-secret-of-paradise-bo-rinaldi/1112013878?ean=9780983862307
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-secret-of-paradise-bo-rinaldi/1112013878?ean=9780983862307
Please see our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SecretOfParadise
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mail to:
tamarizp@gmail.com
Mobil / Mobile: 011 593 9 9 171935 (Marcando desde Estados Unidos y Canadá / Dialing from the United States and Canada)
00 593 9 9 171935 (Marcando desde Europa y América Latina / Dialing from Europe or Latin America)
093212932 (Marcando desde Ecuador / Dialing from Ecuador)
Oficina / Office: 05 2 690 257 (Marcando desde Ecuador / Dialing from Ecuador)
