Canoa Facts for Kids

For the 1976 film, see Canoa: A Shameful Memory. For other uses, see Canoa (disambiguation).

Quick facts for kids Canoa
Town
Facing south overlooking the coast and town of Canoa, Ecuador
Country	Ecuador
Province	Manabí
Canton	San Vicente
Climate	BSh

Canoa is a charming town in Ecuador, a country in South America. It is part of the San Vicente Canton within the Manabí Province. Canoa is famous for its beautiful beaches and is a fantastic spot for surfing.

History of Canoa
- Early Days and Names
- Canoa on the Map
Surfing in Canoa
- Warm Ocean Water
Recovery After the Earthquake
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History of Canoa

Canoa is located north of Bahía de Caraquez in the Manabí Province. Old stories say that the native people of Canoa would hide in the hills when they saw newcomers approaching. This left the beautiful beach empty.

Early Days and Names

About 100 years later, Jesuit priests arrived in the area. They joined with the local Canoans to create a new Spanish community. In its earliest days, Canoa was known by different names, such as Pantaguas or Pintagua.

Canoa on the Map

A priest named Juan de Velasco was the first person to put Canoa on a map. This map showed the old Kingdom of Quito. As the 1900s began, Canoa's beach was officially recognized. It became part of the Cantón Sucre, which included Bahía de Caraquez. Later, near the end of the 1900s, Canoa was officially registered as part of the San Vicente Canton.

Surfing in Canoa

Canoa is known as one of the best places to learn how to surf. The waves are great all day, every day of the year. This is because the sandy bottom of the beach helps create good waves. The ocean swells come from both the north and the south.

Warm Ocean Water

The water in Canoa is warm all year round. This is because the town is very close to the Equator. This makes it a comfortable place for surfers and swimmers alike.

Recovery After the Earthquake

In 2016, Canoa experienced a big earthquake. The town was damaged quite a bit. However, the people of Canoa have worked hard to rebuild. The town has recovered well and is now fully open for visitors and tourism.