Entre Ayampe y Las Tunas · Manabí, Ecuador
Where the water heals and the fire transforms
PlayaMagma is an 11,000 m² eco-tourism farm between Ayampe and Las Tunas, in southern Manabí, Ecuador — right at the transition between sea and mountain, 900 meters from the Ruta del Spondylus. It's not a hotel: it's a living space of nature, rest and community, built with guadúa cane, teak, brick and bamboo, with every comfort you need to truly unplug.
A piece of forest between the sea and the mountain
The name says it all: Playa (Beach) + Magma. The calm of the sea at the end of the road, and the energy of the earth that sustains everything that grows and is built here. PlayaMagma was born as a living farm, in permanent construction, where every cabin, every trail and every piece of furniture from our own carpentry workshop tells part of its story. Our gardens grow food for the house, biodigesters process organic waste, and the tropical rainforest around us remains exactly where it always was: untouched.
PlayaMagma is not a conventional hotel. It's a place for those seeking real nature (not decorative), tranquility without boredom, comfort without empty luxury, community with purpose, and experiences that stay with you.
What makes PlayaMagma special
Real nature
11,000 m² of tropical rainforest, gardens, biodigesters and a living environment, not a decorative one.
Tranquility without boredom
Sea, river and mountain minutes away, with activities for every kind of traveler.
Comfort without empty luxury
Air conditioning, hot water and a private bathroom in every cabin, without losing the rustic spirit.
Our cabins
Six distinct spaces, from the romantic suite to the family cabin
Cabaña Agua
Families, groups of friends, couples with children
Cabaña Tierra
Couples, honeymoons, romantic getaways, total rest
Cabaña Fuego 1
A couple or solo traveler looking for an intimate space with special architectural design
Cabaña Fuego 2
Couples, friends or solo travelers journeying alongside another group who want independent privacy
Cabaña Luna
Solo travelers or couples needing a workspace, small groups, digital nomads, families
Cabaña Sol
Families, groups of friends, trips with children
Common areas of the farm
Because you're not just renting a cabin: you're renting the whole farm — yoga shala, communal dining room, campfire, grill area and a fully equipped kitchen, to share with whoever you like.
Communal kitchen
Available to all guests. If you'd rather not cook, arrange in advance for a local cook to prepare traditional Manabí dishes made with fresh local ingredients.
Dining area & grill
Outdoor area for barbecues and open-air gatherings.
Hammock area
Hammocks strung between tropical trees — the ideal spot to read, rest, or simply be.
Yoga shala
A space dedicated to yoga, meditation and wellness, available for guests, groups and retreats.
Gardens & biodigesters
Our own sustainable production, part of the farm's daily operation.
Camping areas
Designated zones for those who prefer an even closer experience with nature.
Carpentry workshop
Where the farm's furniture is made, along with keepsakes and special orders for guests.
Temazcal
Operating for ceremonies and traditional wellness experiences.
Under construction: a health & wellness area (jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, cold plunge pool) and a panoramic lookout over Ayampe and Las Tunas.
Extra services for your stay
Add these on (for an extra fee) for a stay with zero hassle.
Daily housekeeping
Housekeeping for your cabin during your stay, available for an extra fee with advance notice.
Laundry
Washing and drying for your clothes while you enjoy the farm, available for an extra fee.
Private cook for your stay
Arrange in advance for a local cook to prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks with traditional Manabí dishes and fresh local ingredients. Extra fee.
Grill service
Someone to run the grill for your group in the barbecue area, available for an extra fee with advance notice.
See PlayaMagma in video
A real look at the farm, the cabins and life here — filmed by us.
The whole complex, just for your group
PlayaMagma can also be rented as a whole: all 5-6 cabins, the yoga shala, the temazcal, the communal kitchen and every common area, for private events, corporate trainings, retreats, rituals, yoga classes and temazcal ceremonies. A space of your own, surrounded by forest, sea and mountain, for your group.