Grab your luggage, exit arrivals at Esmeraldas Airport (ESM-General Rivadeneira), and pick up your rental car. Which one you motor off in depends on where you want to go. If you’ll be mainly driving in downtown Esmeraldas, around 2 miles from the terminal, go for something small. A compact car with good handling will suit those busy city streets. But with a wealth of things to see, like the picturesque shingle seashores of the surrounding area, you’ll probably be racking up a few miles. A bigger vehicle, like a full-size car or an SUV, will make lengthier road trips a pleasure.