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Mocoa to Esmeraldas

Updated: March 14, 2024 10:12 AM
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Mocoa to Esmeraldas - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Mocoa is a city in southern Colombia, the capital of the Putumayo Department. Esmeraldas is a city in northwestern Ecuador, the capital of the Esmeraldas Province. The two cities are about 1,000 km apart.

Language

The official language of Colombia is Spanish. The official language of Ecuador is also Spanish.

Currency

The official currency of Colombia is the Colombian peso (COP). The official currency of Ecuador is the US dollar (USD).

Distance

The distance between Mocoa and Esmeraldas is about 1,000 km.

How to Reach

There are no direct flights between Mocoa and Esmeraldas. You can take a flight from Mocoa to Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and then take a bus or a taxi to Esmeraldas. The total travel time is about 12 hours.

Expenses

The cost of a flight from Mocoa to Quito is about $100. The cost of a bus or a taxi from Quito to Esmeraldas is about $20.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Mocoa and Esmeraldas is during the dry season, from December to April.

What to Eat

Some of the popular dishes in Mocoa include sancocho, a soup made with meat, vegetables, and plantains; and arepa, a cornmeal cake. Some of the popular dishes in Esmeraldas include ceviche, a seafood dish made with raw fish marinated in lime juice; and encocado, a seafood dish made with coconut milk.

Where to Go

Some of the popular tourist attractions in Mocoa include the Mocoa Cathedral, the Putumayo River, and the Sibundoy Valley. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Esmeraldas include the Esmeraldas Cathedral, the Esmeraldas Beach, and the Cotacachi Cayapas National Park.

FAQ

Is it safe to travel from Mocoa to Esmeraldas?
Yes, it is generally safe to travel from Mocoa to Esmeraldas.

What is the best way to get from Mocoa to Esmeraldas?
The best way to get from Mocoa to Esmeraldas is to take a flight from Mocoa to Quito, and then take a bus or a taxi to Esmeraldas.

What is the cost of a trip from Mocoa to Esmeraldas?
The cost of a trip from Mocoa to Esmeraldas is about $120.

What is the best time to visit Mocoa and Esmeraldas?
The best time to visit Mocoa and Esmeraldas is during the dry season, from December to April.

What are some of the popular dishes in Mocoa and Esmeraldas?
Some of the popular dishes in Mocoa include sancocho, a soup made with meat, vegetables, and plantains; and arepa, a cornmeal cake. Some of the popular dishes in Esmeraldas include ceviche, a seafood dish made with raw fish marinated in lime juice; and encocado, a seafood dish made with coconut milk.

What are some of the popular tourist attractions in Mocoa and Esmeraldas?
Some of the popular tourist attractions in Mocoa include the Mocoa Cathedral, the Putumayo River, and the Sibundoy Valley. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Esmeraldas include the Esmeraldas Cathedral, the Esmeraldas Beach, and the Cotacachi Cayapas National Park.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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