Ecuador


Fishermen cast their net along a jungle river in Ecuador.

After volunteering, an Eco Surf Volunteer head out to learn to surf in Canoa, Ecuador

Exotic nightlife by the pool in Canoa, Ecuador after a day with the international volunteer program.

Surf safari and cattle on the roads in Ecuador.

Beautiful tropical sunset over the Pacific Ocean after a day of volunteering and surfing in Ecuador

The exotic beach of Canoa, Eucador, world-class surf and surfing, and a great place to learn to surf

The exotic beach of Canoa, Eucador, footprints in the sand, and a great place to learn to surf

A boy on his donkey as seen through the camera of an international student volunteer

Welcome to Canoa, Ecuador
Surf & Swell - Located on the equator along the Pacific Coast of South America, Ecuador is in a unique position to receive year-round swell from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.  Ecuador's multitude of beach and point breaks make it an ideal location for first-time and long-time surfers. 


People & Culture - Filled with a variety of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved architecture, volcanic landscapes, and dense rainforests, Ecuador is the ideal environment for anyone looking to volunteer abroad.

The tiny and relaxed fishing village of Canoa, Ecuador, is located along the main highway between Bahia de Caraques and Esmeraldes.  Dirt access roads run the four blocks through town, from the highway toward the sea.  Canoa's treasure is its 800m wide isolated beach that attracts international surfers of all levels.

Canoa is 265km (164 miles) west of Quito, 299km (430 miles) northwest of Guayaquil, and 19km (12 miles) north of San Vicente.  The official language in Ecuador is Spanish, and the official currency is the US Dollar.

Accommodations - Located less than 400 meters from the Pacific Ocean and one block from Escuela Bilingue los Algarrobos, Posada de Daniel offers exotic accommodations made from bamboo and thatch natural resources.  The hotel is the most ideal location for groups visiting Canoa, with swimming pool, restaurant/bar, DirecTV, games room, Internet, billiard table and hammocks all just outside your door.