Ecuador: UFO Startles Tourists in the Playas Canton

Source: Extra (Ecuador)
Date: 01.28.2026
An article by Ginno Zambrano

Ecuador: UFO Startles Tourists in the Playas Canton

A sudden and unusual silence gripped Puerto Engabao, a location in the canton of Playas, in the early hours of August 16, 2025. The relentless sound of the wind and the waves vanished entirely, giving way to an eerie atmosphere.

According to Cata Liveano, this silence marked the beginning what marked the start of the most impactful experience of her life: the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs)

An Inexplicable Silence Overcomes Puerto Engabao

That morning, Cata visited that location with four friends to camp on the beach, considered a 'hotspot' for extraterrestrial phenomena.

The group did not reach the site by chance. They all shared an interest in securing evidence on the existence of life beyond Earth, whether by the observation of craft or by direct contact.

A Yoga and Campfire Session

At around 1900 hours that evening, they held a yoga session and around 2100; they gathered around a campfire to discuss the reasons that led them to investigate phenomena of this nature. The skies were clear until 2300, showing no signs of anything unusual.

It was at that time that Cata withdrew into her tent to rest. Up to that moment, she thought she would return to Guayaquil, her place of residence, with little more than a good tan.

However, at around 0500 hours, still awake, she perceived an abrupt change in the atmosphere. "It was warm already, but suddenly became much warmer, as if a heater had been activated. Furthermore, everything became silent," she said.

Luminous Craft in the Sky

Intrigued, she decided to emerge from the tent. Upon doing so, the heat diminished and the customary sounds returned. But upon raising her eyes to the cloudy skies, she observed six oval-shaped luminous objects that appeared among the clouds.

"They formed a giant symmetrical circle in the clouds and descended from there," she noted, describing the objects as shiny grey, projecting yellow and white lights.

Irregular Movements and Absolute Silence

Her companions also emerged from their tents upon noticing the change in the surroundings. No one spoke. They remained watchful as the objects moved silently, making irregular, noiseless movements.

Cata pointed out that the most striking feature was the absence of fear. "I knew this was abnormal, but I felt calm, at no point was I upset."

The UFOs vanished suddenly at sunrise. "They were gone in a blink,' she said. Minutes later, the surroundings returned to normal and Puerto Engabao recovered its customary appearance. However, this experience marked a before and after in her life.

[Translation (c) 2026, S.Corrales, IHU with thanks to Extra]