Chala

If you're driving along the coast, Chala, with nearby Puerto Inca, is a good place for an afternoon stretch. The coastal village is surrounded by quiet beaches. The shore is lined with hole-in-the-wall restaurants, which lack names but serve enormous plates of fresh-cooked fish. There isn't much here, but after grabbing a bite you can walk along the beach, Playa Grande, or visit the ruins of Puerto Inca.