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<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.9em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width:560px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:24px;">The rocky points at Montañita and Ayangue expose rich intertidal zones at low tide — colourful sea anemones, crabs, starfish, and small fish in natural pools carved from volcanic rock.</div><br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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The rocky headlands at [[Montañita]] and [[Ayangue]] are the best locations for tide pool exploration on the route. At low tide these points expose an extensive intertidal zone of volcanic rock riddled with pools of trapped seawater — habitats for a dense community of invertebrates, small fish, and algae.<br />
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Tide pool exploring is one of the most accessible and rewarding natural history activities on the route — requiring no equipment, no guide, and no cost. Children and adults alike find the pools endlessly interesting.<br />
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== Locations ==<br />
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* '''[[Montañita]] point''' — the rocky headland at the north end of the main beach; exposed at low tide to reveal large flat rock platforms with excellent pool development; accessible from the beach<br />
* '''[[Ayangue]] headlands''' — both rocky points at each end of the horseshoe bay; larger pools and richer communities than Montañita due to less visitor pressure; best explored from the water's edge<br />
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== What to Look For ==<br />
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Common intertidal species at both sites:<br />
* '''Sea anemones''' — both column (closed at low tide) and open varieties; often in dense clusters in deeper pools<br />
* '''Hermit crabs''' and small shore crabs — active in the pools and on the wet rock surfaces<br />
* '''Sea urchins''' — common in crevices; black and red-banded species both present<br />
* '''Chitons''' — flattened molluscs clinging to rock surfaces<br />
* '''Small fish''' (gobies, blennies) — fast and camouflaged; visible with patience<br />
* '''Sea stars''' (starfish) — in the lower intertidal zones exposed only at the lowest tides<br />
* '''Limpets and barnacles''' — encrusting every exposed rock surface in the upper intertidal zone<br />
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== Tips ==<br />
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* Visit at the lowest tide of the day — more pools are exposed and communities are richer in the lower zones<br />
* Wear shoes with grip — wet volcanic rock is slippery<br />
* Look without touching — the communities are fragile and easily disturbed; return rocks to their original position if you move them<br />
* Go early morning or late afternoon — the best light for seeing into pools without reflection<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Ayangue]] — best bay for tide pools and snorkeling<br />
* [[Montañita]] — accessible point for quick exploration<br />
* [[Snorkeling (Ruta del Spondylus)|Snorkeling]] — underwater extension of the intertidal experience<br />
* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview<br />
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