Guests may be charged the following tax upon check-in: Ecuadorian Value Added Tax — VAT of 15%. VAT exemption is available for travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa proving they are not residents of Ecuador. Please inform Departamento al pie del mar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Managed by a private host