RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES OFFERED
Farming techniques and practice Harvesting and preparing food grown on site Artistic opportunities, cleaning and painting of driftwood, jewelry production…
Welcome to Playa Africa, Esmeraldas Ecuador !
For those who want to enjoy a tropical off the grid experience Playa Africa provides the setting. It is a nature lovers destination with exotic plants and birds, a relaxing breeze and views to unwind to. Walk for hours on this pristine beach without encountering another person or building. At night the waves will lull you to sleep and wake you in the morning. The upper slope offers breathtaking sunsets.
( Fundacion Playa Africa DM-055 Ministerio de Cultura y Patrimonio) that provides the framework to accept grant money and support towards preserving the cultural heritage and natural resources. This small but vibrant community is pro-active in petitioning the government for assistance towards improvement and sustainability of the area. The residents of Playa Africa are committed to helping their neighbors to improve the quality of life
Farming techniques and practice Harvesting and preparing food grown on site Artistic opportunities, cleaning and painting of driftwood, jewelry production…
On the north coast of Ecuador lies an interesting piece of history. The place I speak of is called Playa…
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MARYANNE! My dear friend, creative partner, and mentor… thank you so much for all the warmth,sharing, and conversations. I reccomend collaborating with Mary Anne at Playa Africa, her and Joseph are extremely hard working individuals with pure hearts. Wishing you all the best on your journeys.
Marryanne is an Incredibly warm and friendly person who makes you feel at home straight away and it is a beautiful place to be. The serounding area is not exactly a metroplolis so you may have to make your own entertainment however ther ocean is heavenly so after a long days work you may not…
I spend 4 weeks here and had a great time. Maryanne and her boyfriend Jo made me feel at home right away. Both are incredibly hard working towards building their little paradise. The work was very diverse and I could choose my own work schedule and work days. I helped extending their organic garden, watering…
We stayed with Maryanne and Joseph for a week. Playa Africa is about 7km from the small town of Montalvo. The beach is great for an off the beaten track experience. Maryanna and Joseph are a hard working couple, making their dreams come true. We helped them to clear up some areas with the machete,…
I spent only 3 days in Maryanne and Joseph’s house because our respective plans of journeys were different. But it was very pleasant, with my own cabin and a view on the beautiful ocean. The beach is very quiet because isolated. The tasks are sometimes a little bit physical with the heat and the humidity…
We stayed here for one week and loved it. The location is spectacular, evening beach swims after working was a must. We worked raking leaves and undertook a project to build a concrete wall. Food is delicious. Experience is what you make it. We enjoyed spending time with Maryanne, chatting and playing cards, watching movies.…