Baloo Hostel
Malecon de Canoa, Canoa, Manabi, Ecuador
+593 8 5565952
http://www.baloo-canoa.com
Malecon de Canoa, Canoa, Manabi, Ecuador
+593 8 5565952
http://www.baloo-canoa.com
General and in-room facilities and services available at Baloo Hostel
lobby bar
restaurant
summer garden
summer terrace/patio
luggage storage
24-hour reception desk
quiet surroundings
refrigerator in room
en-suite/private bathroom
mixed dorms
Some excerpts from the website of Baloo Hostel that might be useful
Coming from Guayaquil there is a Reina del Camino executive bus that leaves from the Terminal Terrestre around 8:00 am going directly to Bahia de Caraquez. This is an air conditioned bus that does not stop to pick up roadside passengers. This is about a six hour trip and costs around $7 dollars. Reina del Camino can be reached in Guayaquil at (04-214-0757) for bus departure times. There are also frequent buses operating to Portoviejo where you can switch to a bus to either Bahia or San Vicente but I would recommend buses going directly to Bahia and in particular the early executive bus. Fast and safe. Once in Bahia follow the directions as listed under the Quito section. Also, the Terminal Terrestre bus station is located about 5 minutes from the main airport terminal. Coming from Quito there are several options. There are buses that leave from the Terminal Terrestre in the old town for the 8 to 9 hour trip. There are several buses daily to Pedernales where you can switch to a bus that will drop you off directly in Canoa, and there is also a bus from Quito to San Vicente that can also drop you off in Canoa. Reina del Camino has a satellite bus terminal located in the more modern part of the city on Manuel Larrea. It has a night bus that leaves at 11pm and arrives in Bahia de Caraquez around 6:00 am. This is an air conditioned executive bus that does not stop to pick up roadside passengers. Once in Bahia you can take a taxi to the municipal dock; muelle; for one dollar. At the dock there are frequent water taxis that will take you across to San Vicente charging 30 cents for the 10 minute crossing. Once in San Vicente there are daylight buses to Canoa about every thirty minutes that circle the downtown area and cost 35 cents. Also, across the street from the dock are taxis which charge a set $5.00 fee to take you to Canoa. The airline Tame has flights to Portoviejo and Manta which takes about 30 minutes. From there you can take a bus for the approximately 2 hour trip to San Vicente or Bahia de Caraquez. Taxis are also available for around $25 to a maximum of $30.00. We are easy to find!
Coming from Quito there are several options. There are buses that leave from the Terminal Terrestre in the old town for the 8 to 9 hour trip. There are several buses daily to Pedernales where you can switch to a bus that will drop you off directly in Canoa, and there is also a bus from Quito to San Vicente that can also drop you off in Canoa. Reina del Camino has a satellite bus terminal located in the more modern part of the city on Manuel Larrea. It has a night bus that leaves at 11pm and arrives in Bahia de Caraquez around 6:00 am. This is an air conditioned executive bus that does not stop to pick up roadside passengers. Once in Bahia you can take a taxi to the municipal dock muelle for one dollar. At the dock there are frequent water taxis that will take you across to San Vicente charging 30 cents for the 10 minute crossing. Once in San Vicente there are daylight buses to Canoa about every thirty minutes that circle the downtown area and cost 35 cents. Also, across the street from the dock are taxis which charge a set $5.00 fee to take you to Canoa. The airline Tame has flights to Portoviejo and Manta which takes about 30 minutes. From there you can take a bus for the approximately 2 hour trip to San Vicente or Bahia de Caraquez. Taxis are also available for around $25 to a maximum of $30.00. http://www.tame.com.ec/tame/home/default.asp http://www.icaro.com.ec/
These cabins have there own balconies, private bathrooms, a ceiling fan, glass windows with screens, and curtains for your privacy. We can add or remove beds and/or bunks to accomodate up to four persons in each of these cabins. If you wish to stay for awhile, as most people do, then our small house which has two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen with refridgerator would be perfect for you. It is very comfortable and can accomodate up to eight persons. We can also make up one side of this house as a living room. For the budget traveller we have four rooms without private bathrooms that can accomodate up to four individuals in each room. Our rates are not expensive and we have daily, weekly, and also monthly rates. Our monthly rates can be negociated.
We are inaugurating our restaurant atthis time, and if you let us know, we can prepare meals for you (fruit salads,fish, shrimp, and calamari etc.). A continental breakfast of coffee, bread, butter, and jam is included in the price of your room. Eggs, bacon, etc. are available but extra.
Your Home In Canoa, Ecuador. Welcome to Baloo. If you like to relax and have some peace and quiet then this is the place for you. Our staff will do everything that they can to make your stay a pleasant one. We are located right on the beach and at the south end of the beach front malecon so we are away from the loud music and noisy bars that you will find in town. If you want action and noise it is just a short five minute walk along the malecon to the main downtown street where it all happens. Telephone us at 08-556-5952 or 05-261-6355. If calling from overseas 593-8-556-5952 or 593-5-261-6355 baloo_canoa@yahoo.com www.Backpackers- Planet.com. Accommodation Worldwide
We have some of the best drinks and coldest beer on the beach. We have our own, very well stocked bar, and play old blues, and classic rock and roll at low volume, or if required no volume. Your comfort is always our first concern. One of our friendly staff. Thanks for visiting our site!
We are inaugerating our restaurant our restaurant at this time, and if you let us know, we can prepare meals for you (fruit salads, fish, shrimp, and calamar etc.)
Canoa is an incredibly beautiful place to spend some vacation time. But, beware as many people come here for a short stay and find it very difficult to leave. Plan to stay as long as you possibly can. You can surf or learn to surf here from one of the many experienced local instructors. Canoa is known as one of the best paragliding sites on the Pacific coast. Here you can take a tandem flight or learn to fly and become a certified pilot with Fly Canoa. There is horseback riding available. There are many excellent local sites to visit where you can experience the local flora and fauna. You can visit a local organic farm, or see bird nesting sites in the mangrove swamps around Bahia de Caraquez. You won't be disappointed. Everyone likes horseback riding. A great place to relax and catch some sun!. How about some fishing? For the brave at heart how about a tandem paragliding flight. Click the pic to visit FlyCanoa!
Coming from Quito there are several options. There are buses that leave from the Terminal Terrestre in the old town for the 8 to 9 hour trip. There are several buses daily to Pedernales where you can switch to a bus that will drop you off directly in Canoa, and there is also a bus from Quito to San Vicente that can also drop you off in Canoa. Reina del Camino has a satellite bus terminal located in the more modern part of the city on Manuel Larrea. It has a night bus that leaves at 11pm and arrives in Bahia de Caraquez around 6:00 am. This is an air conditioned executive bus that does not stop to pick up roadside passengers. Once in Bahia you can take a taxi to the municipal dock muelle for one dollar. At the dock there are frequent water taxis that will take you across to San Vicente charging 30 cents for the 10 minute crossing. Once in San Vicente there are daylight buses to Canoa about every thirty minutes that circle the downtown area and cost 35 cents. Also, across the street from the dock are taxis which charge a set $5.00 fee to take you to Canoa. The airline Tame has flights to Portoviejo and Manta which takes about 30 minutes. From there you can take a bus for the approximately 2 hour trip to San Vicente or Bahia de Caraquez. Taxis are also available for around $25 to a maximum of $30.00. http://www.tame.com.ec/tame/home/default.asp http://www.icaro.com.ec/
These cabins have there own balconies, private bathrooms, a ceiling fan, glass windows with screens, and curtains for your privacy. We can add or remove beds and/or bunks to accomodate up to four persons in each of these cabins. If you wish to stay for awhile, as most people do, then our small house which has two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen with refridgerator would be perfect for you. It is very comfortable and can accomodate up to eight persons. We can also make up one side of this house as a living room. For the budget traveller we have four rooms without private bathrooms that can accomodate up to four individuals in each room. Our rates are not expensive and we have daily, weekly, and also monthly rates. Our monthly rates can be negociated.
We are inaugurating our restaurant atthis time, and if you let us know, we can prepare meals for you (fruit salads,fish, shrimp, and calamari etc.). A continental breakfast of coffee, bread, butter, and jam is included in the price of your room. Eggs, bacon, etc. are available but extra.
Your Home In Canoa, Ecuador. Welcome to Baloo. If you like to relax and have some peace and quiet then this is the place for you. Our staff will do everything that they can to make your stay a pleasant one. We are located right on the beach and at the south end of the beach front malecon so we are away from the loud music and noisy bars that you will find in town. If you want action and noise it is just a short five minute walk along the malecon to the main downtown street where it all happens. Telephone us at 08-556-5952 or 05-261-6355. If calling from overseas 593-8-556-5952 or 593-5-261-6355 baloo_canoa@yahoo.com www.Backpackers- Planet.com. Accommodation Worldwide
We have some of the best drinks and coldest beer on the beach. We have our own, very well stocked bar, and play old blues, and classic rock and roll at low volume, or if required no volume. Your comfort is always our first concern. One of our friendly staff. Thanks for visiting our site!
We are inaugerating our restaurant our restaurant at this time, and if you let us know, we can prepare meals for you (fruit salads, fish, shrimp, and calamar etc.)
Canoa is an incredibly beautiful place to spend some vacation time. But, beware as many people come here for a short stay and find it very difficult to leave. Plan to stay as long as you possibly can. You can surf or learn to surf here from one of the many experienced local instructors. Canoa is known as one of the best paragliding sites on the Pacific coast. Here you can take a tandem flight or learn to fly and become a certified pilot with Fly Canoa. There is horseback riding available. There are many excellent local sites to visit where you can experience the local flora and fauna. You can visit a local organic farm, or see bird nesting sites in the mangrove swamps around Bahia de Caraquez. You won't be disappointed. Everyone likes horseback riding. A great place to relax and catch some sun!. How about some fishing? For the brave at heart how about a tandem paragliding flight. Click the pic to visit FlyCanoa!
