Translations:Ayampe/9/en

• Surfing — beach break suitable for all levels; less crowded than Montañita; no large surf schools but lessons available locally
• Yoga — several dedicated retreat centers operate in and around the village, with week-long and day programs
• Birdwatching — the cloud forest edge at dawn is outstanding; howler monkeys are often audible and occasionally visible
• River swimming — the Río Ayampe mouth offers freshwater swimming in low season
• Hiking — informal trails into the forest above the village; ask locally for a guide
• Wildlife spotting — howler monkeys, iguanas, and marine turtles (nesting season Dec–Mar) are regularly seen