SANTA ELENA
Santa Elena is Ecuador’s youngest province as it was created in 2007. It has a many new hotel infrastructures, an boasts a new airport and seaport. It is located 120 km west from Guayaquil city and here is where the famous “Sun Route” begins.
1. Archeological museum Sumpa: On the way from La Libertad to Salinas,
visit these beautiful creatures.
7. Lobería and Chocolatera: Also located in Salinas, this magical place offers magestic waves. Very close to the shore you will see a small island full of sea lions that are just a delight to watch.
8. Surfing: Santa Elena is a perfect place for avid Surfers, due to its waves and fantastic weather. Don’t worry! If you do not know how to practice this sport yet, you can ea
you can find at this museum the famous ‘Sumpa Lovers’ (9.000 B.C.), a couple of skeletons that tell a love story through their Burial.
2. Salinas: This is the beach with the biggest commercial and urban vibe. A popular vacationing spot. It offers all the cities conforts on the seaside. It is possible to find all kind of water activities and a great varieand sily take classes that are regularly offered in the area.
9. Whales Museum: open to the public since June 2004, this museum is located in Salinas and it has a private collection of specimens of marine mammals.
10. Olón Beach: It is located 6 km from Santa Elena and its calm waters are the perfect place to enjoy the Pacific Ocean with small children and family.
ty of nightlife activities such as bars, discos and restaurants.
3. Mar Bravo y Punta Carnero: Ideal for surf lovers and bird watchers, these beaches also offer archeological and artisan museum of the Valdivia culture, where you can learn about these millenary people.
4. Montañita: 200 km south from Guayaquil, this little bohemian beach is home to much nightlife, multiple handicraft markets and surfing. It is a very international destination.
5. Chongón – Colonche Mountain Range: Also known asthe five hills region, is located Southfrom Montañita. This place is idealfor bird watching, walks and biking.
6. Whales Watching: In Salinas, when it is whales season, it possible to get into the sea with boats