Best beaches in Balao

1 ranked beach in Balao, Esmeraldas

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Balao

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Playa Balao
Local beach between Esmeraldas city and Atacames, often overshadowed by bigger names.
7.0

What makes Balao's beaches stand out?

Balao sits in Esmeraldas, Ecuador and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Balao or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.