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ESMERALDAS
San Gregorio
Punta Farallón
Punta Pedernales
Punta Ballena
El Carmen
Flavio Alfaro
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Bahía de Caráquez
Punta Charapotó
Quevedo Pichincha El Empalme
LOS RÍOS
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Palestina
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L. de Sargentillo
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MANABÍ
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San Mateo
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Hispanic cultures that inhabited this region. The museum also displays a representation of the antique “balsas” made from the wood of the same name, with great cotton sails that impressed the Spaniards because of their ability to travel long distances (Mexico-Peru). The museum also displays coins from the Spanish conquest, and some pieces from the “Lady Captain” galleon that sank in 1664.
4. BALLENITA: The “Farallon Dillon” Restaurant- Museum is found at the site. It has a wonderful viewpoint that is the perfect setting for bird and whale watching. The museum displays modern practical artifacts made out of antique marine pieces; most of the artifacts are for sale. 5. VALDIVIA: Close to the town are
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a museum and an aquarium. The museum displays archeological pieces of the Valdivia culture. The aquarium is most interesting not only because of the display of exotic sea life, but also because the guides are homeless children; this job enables them to obtain an education.