Best beaches in Mataje

2 ranked beaches in Mataje, 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 Mataje

1
Playa de Mataje
Northernmost coastal beach area near the Colombia border and mangrove estuaries.
7.0
2
Playa Mataje
Border-area coastal beach option for explorers of the far northern Esmeraldas coast.
7.0

What makes Mataje's beaches stand out?

Mataje sits in Esmeraldas, Ecuador and is home to 2 ranked beaches 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 Mataje or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.