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Tanusas Retreat & Spa

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  • Surfing
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  • Family Game Board Night
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Tanusas Retreat & Spa and surrounding villas are situated directly on the beach, looking out over the stunning Pacific Ocean.We offer comfortable rooms in the main house overlooking the ocean as well as individual rooms and whole villas around the property,all nestled amongst the lush surroundings with their own private pool and unique views.

Indulge yourself and connect with nature trough a variety of curated activities that will make your stay memorable. Enjoy the amazing culinary work by BocaValdivia or just pay attention to the 150 types of birds around you.Tanusas Hotel is the right place for those who appreciate the true pleasures of life.

  • Ocean View.

  • Air Conditioning

  • Electric Curtains

  • Room Service

  • Wi-Fi Internet

  • Organic, Fair Trade and Eco-Friendly Cosmetics

  • In Villas; Minibar, Satellite TV, private pool, telephone, Wi-Fi

Ocean & Adventure

      • Surfing Lessons
      • Salango & Snorkeling Tour Scuba Diving
      • Isla de la Plata, Whale Watching & Snorkeling


Wellness Experiences

      • Californian Massage
      • Deep Tissue Massage
      • Decontracting Massage
      • Cozy Jacuzzi Experience


Family & Friends

      • Night Campfire on the Beach
      • Sunset Aperitif

Romance

      • Romantic Dinner
      • Sunset Aperitif
      • Playa Bonita Private Experience


Cooking & Culture

      • Pottery Classes
      • Manabí Province Ceviche Making Class
      • Cocktail Tasting
      • Cacao Experience

Exploration & Nature

      • Cantagallo Farm
      • Pacoche Forest
      • Cloud Forest Adventure
      • Los Frailes Beach
      • Agua Blanca Community
      • Birdwatching

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From $ 140

Prices are Per Person – 2026

Accommodation
 
The comfortable, bright, and airy rooms and suites in our main house, as well as our elegant thatched private villas with high ceilings, were designed to reflect the traditional architecture of our coastal area, fostering a sense of privacy and tranquility—spaces where you can be captivated by the sea breeze and the soothing sounds of the ocean.
 
  • Deluxe Room
  • Deluxe Suite
  • Villas

 

Services and Amenities:

  • Breakfast 
  • King Size Beds
  • Panoramic windows
  • Air-conditioning
  • Ensuite bathrooms with shower and dual vanity
  • Electric Curtains
  • Closets
  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • Signature aroma for our organic, fair trade and eco-friendly cosmetics
  • Towels and bathrobes

 

Experiences

  • Biocorridor walk
  • Surfing
  • Movie Night
  • Family Game Board Night
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The following information is provided by the Ministries of the Interior and Human Relations for citizens who wish to visit and get to know Ecuador.

Therefore, Responsible travel as a tour operator considers the following guidelines in order to generate a satisfactory experience on your trip through Ecuador. Nevertheless, please note that any requirement can change without prior notice, and it is the responsibility of each traveler to make sure to comply with the current requirements when entering the country.

Visa

The duration to visit the country is 90 days a year; if you are going to extend your visit, it is recommended to pay an extension.

List of countries that need a visa to enter Ecuador:

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Applying for a visa

In case of applying for a visa and being able to enter the country. Please contact the following emails: consejeria@cancilleria.gob.ec and citasvisas@cancilleriga.gob.ec.

For more information, there are links to Ecuadorian embassies as well as foreign embassies within the country.

In the case of entering the country by land or river

The Government, through its Ministries, provides that foreign citizens who enter the country through the land or river borders of Colombia and Peru may present their apostilled certificate indicating that they do not have a criminal record; this certificate must have been issued in their country of origin or residence in the last five years.  or in turn request the review of the corresponding information through the Ecuadorian Migration System (SIMIEC).

The following individuals are exempt from filing

  • Holders of a valid Ecuadorean visa
  • Holders of diplomatic passports
  • Children and adolescents under 18
  • Victims of human trafficking.

COVID-19 rules

There is not a COVID certificate needed at the moment, but if you experience symptoms prior to your trip, you can complete a health application and bring it to the airport.

Conditions for passport validity

The passport must be valid for at least half a year. Access is restricted without a valid or reported lost document

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People could visit until 60 days. For enter, you need to present:

Foreign Exchange

When you leave the country, you must declare the foreign exchange if you exceed the aggregate of $1,380.

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As a regular law, you must carry your identification. Always keep a copy of your passport, with the pages containing your photo and Ecuadorian entrance stamp.

 

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Departure of Foreign Citizens

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  2. Ticket Flight

Departure of national and foreign minors

Ecuadorian children and adolescents and resident foreigners may leave the national territory under the following conditions:

  • Accompanied by their parents, legal guardians, or whoever exercises parental authority, or with one of their parents with prior notarial or judicial authorization from those who are not traveling with them.
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The native language is Spanish. Some indigenous people speak Spanish, Quechua, and English. The indigenous communities living in the jungle speak their languages and dialects.

At Responsible Travel, we are trained to provide the best experience to the tourist. For this reason, our team of guides is bilingual, as are most of our suppliers (hotels and restaurants).