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The swollen creek crossing the dirt road to PlayaMagma
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Rain and El Niño in Ayampe and Puerto López

What is happening in the area, road conditions and the rain forecast, with official sources. We keep it updated through the season.

Important notice · Rain and El Niño

Because of the heavy rain and El Niño affecting the area, bookings may be cancelled to protect the safety of our guests and the PlayaMagma team. If this happens, we will refund the full amount of your booking.

Brown water rushing across the dirt road to PlayaMagma, with cars parked in the backgroundAt the farm

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The dry creek that became a river: what happened to our road over the holiday

Between November 1 and 2, a creek that is dry most of the year washed away a stretch of the road to the farm. The farm is fine. Here is how neighbors and guests sorted it out together, and how to get here now.

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Forecast

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Rain forecast and El Niño: what to expect in November and December

INAMHI has a heavy-rain warning in place for the coast, and the ERFEN committee expects a very strong or extraordinary El Niño peaking between November and December. Here is what it means for traveling to Ayampe.

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Brown water running over a dirt road and cutting it, near AyampeLocal situation

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Rain in Ayampe, Las Tunas and Puerto López: how the area stands (November 6)

Overflowing rivers and streams, cut-off communities and repair work on the Ayampe river bridge. A sector-by-sector summary of what authorities and the press have reported, with sources.

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