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Salinas (Ecuador)

City in Santa Elena, Ecuador

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Overview

Salinas is a city in the province of Santa Elena, Ecuador.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep6 places

Barcelo Colon Miramar
This is a hotel for people who want to splurge.
Directions
On the Malecon between St 38 & 40
Phone
+593 4 2771610
Caravel Hotel
One of the cheapest hotels in town, and only a block from the beach. You can get a room without air conditioning or a TV for USD10. Wi-Fi is available at reception.
Directions
Ave Enriquez Gallo and Jose Alberto Estrell
Phone
+593 4 2770070
Hotel El Marinero
Very luxurious and comfortable. It has 10 rooms.
Directions
In Chipipe, av 12 October & St Humberto Graces
Phone
+593 42773966
Hotel Mediterraneo
A very comfortable hotel. It has 40 rooms and is affordable.
Directions
9th Ave between St 20 & 21
Phone
+593 4 2771778
Hotel Salinas
A traditional hotel.
Directions
Ave General Enrique Gallo & St 27
Phone
+593 42772993

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Hotel Sun Beach
This is a hotel for the people who want to be separate from the crowd and relax. Not a luxury hotel, but very comfortable.
Directions
Principal Ave one block from Rubira School
Phone
+593 5 9342930193
Website
hotelsunbeachsalinas.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

Salinas is 124 km from Guayaquil. To get in, you have to take Via a la Costa Road. There are some transportation companies (Liberpesa, CLP and Costa Azul) that can take you there.

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Getting around

You can rent a car in Guayaquil and then easily drive around Salinas and the Ruta del Sol coastline. Anyone with a drivers license from any country can rent. Prices start at $25 per day.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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General Ulpiano Paez International Airport

Salinas/La Libertad · International · SNC

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Articles and travel topics about Salinas (Ecuador) and Ecuador.

Travel tips

Haciendas of Ecuador

Ecuador has historical and renovated haciendas or traditional ranches. Haciendas often cover large areas of land and incorporate agricultural operations and other businesses.

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Nature & adventure

Ecuador national parks

Ecuador has 11 national parks and other types of reserves protecting an area of 26 million hectares (almost 20% of the country's total territory). The parks include some of Ecuador's most spectacular natural wonders.

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Nature & adventure

Galapagos wildlife

The wildlife is the prime reason for visiting the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. The logistics of travelling to and around the islands as well as information on the islands is given in the Galapagos Islands article…

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Itineraries

Quilotoa Loop

The Quilotoa Loop is a challenging 3-to-5-day hike in Ecuador that takes you through high Andean villages and past Laguna Quilotoa, a crater lake surrounded by volcanic peaks.

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UnderstandSalinas is a beach city close to Guayaquil, so from December to May, it is crowded, especially at weekends.

Get inSalinas is 124 km from Guayaquil. To get in, you have to take Via a la Costa Road. There are some transportation companies (Liberpesa, CLP and Costa Azul) that can take you there.

Get aroundYou can rent a car in Guayaquil and then easily drive around Salinas and the Ruta del Sol coastline. Anyone with a drivers license from any country can rent. Prices start at $25 per day.

DoSalinas is a beach, so everything that has to do with the sea, the beach, and the sun is what you can and should do in Salinas. There are several attractions.

BuyThere is a lot of art made by hand from natives from Salinas. Natives and tourists from other countries around like Chile and Argentina also come to Salinas to sell their things.

EatSome of the best seafood you can get along the coast of Ecuador is here. The restaurants are basically specialized in seafood. Typical foods are, for example, the shrimp ceviche and arroz marinero.

DrinkSalinas offers many attractions at night, and the nightlife is diverse.

Stay safeThe coast and Ecuador in general are quite safe, but take normal precautions and use common sense. Don't wander around at dark in places you don't know are safe.

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