Images of the crowded farewell to the priest who died rescuing altar boys
Hundreds of faithful bid farewell to priests Alfonso Avilés Pérez and Pedro Anzoátegui, who drowned while attempting to rescue two altar boys during a Lenten retreat in Ecuador.
The body of Father Pedro Anzoátegui is found, who drowned in Playas
The body of Father Pedro Anzoátegui was recovered after drowning while attempting to rescue another individual at Playas, Ecuador.
San Alberto Magno Parish Holds Farewell Masses for Father Alfonso Avilés
Father Alfonso Avilés Pérez is remembered in farewell masses after his tragic death while attempting to save a drowning altar boy.
Archdiocese of Guayaquil mourns the death of Father Alfonso Avilés and expresses solidarity for the missing priest in Playas
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil has expressed condolences for the death of Father Alfonso Avilés, who died while trying to save a drowning altar boy, and also addressed the disappearance of Father Pedro Anzoategui following the incident.
Father Alfonso Avilés drowns while saving altar boy at Playas: another priest is missing
Father Alfonso Avilés has drowned while attempting to save an altar boy in Ecuador, and another priest is currently missing.
Six dead and three injured in home that had been rented in Playas, this Thursday March 12
A shooting attack in General Villamil Playas, Ecuador, resulted in six deaths and three injuries during a rented birthday event on March 12.
PedidosYa will expand to Playas, Daule, and two more cities in Ecuador and will open a new ‘market’ in Urdesa
PedidosYa is set to expand its operations to two new cities and open a new market in Urdesa, Guayaquil, as part of its growth strategy in Ecuador.
Woman reports scam while trying to rent a house in Playas de Villamil on a digital platform
A woman reported a scam to the authorities after attempting to rent a house for a trip to Playas de Villamil through a digital platform.
Beaches without direction or law
General Villamil – Playas is facing a crisis characterized by disorder, environmental issues, and a decline in safety, turning it from a source of provincial pride into a symbol of neglect.
More sculptures for the landscape of Pinamar
The Playas Art Hotel in Pinamar is showcasing large pieces by renowned modern artists as part of an artistic initiative aimed at integrating art into everyday life in the city.
Playas records fewer violent deaths at the beginning of 2026 after its most critical year
General Villamil Playas has seen a reduction in violent deaths in early 2026, following the historically violent year of 2025, thanks to intensified law enforcement actions.
18 people poisoned in Playas during the holiday
Eighteen individuals reported food poisoning symptoms in Playas, Ecuador, during a holiday weekend.
Playas experiences a carnival with 80% hotel occupancy and concerts until February 17
The carnival in Playas, Ecuador, is attracting many tourists, showcasing 80% hotel occupancy despite light rain.
Carnival Holiday: these are the ticket prices from Guayaquil to the beaches of Playas, Salinas, and Manta
Advance sales have started for various coastal destinations, with regular fares maintained for the holiday from February 14 to 17, with expected high passenger traffic.
Carnival in Playas: $350,000 is the public contract budget for three days of concerts
The municipality of Playas, Ecuador, has allocated a public contract budget of $350,000 for Carnival celebrations, aiming to boost tourism despite local violence.
Five-star hotel being built in General Villamil Playas
A five-star international brand hotel is set to open in General Villamil Playas by mid-2027, according to José Hidalgo, general manager of Innovum, the real estate promoter behind the seaside project.