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de Santa Elena: |  Baños
San Vicente | La Libertad | Punta Carnero | La
Ruta del Sol | Ballenita | Punta Blanca | Ayangue | Write
a review about these areas  | Santa Elena
lies west of El Progreso a peninsula town which has archeological interest in relation to the Las Vegas culture who thrived
here over 8000 BC to 4600 BC and has a burial area with over 190 skeletons found here including a couple found embracing
one another and is still displayed to this day making them the most antique of finds in the country which lies close to Santa
Elena look out for Museo de los Amantes de Sumpa.
Further archeological interest may also be found past Zapotal
on a turning to Chanduy, once you hit this tiny port continue on 12km and find the Real Alto museum which houses the
customs and previous history of the area, open 10:00-17:00 daily, and costs US$1. |  Baños
San Vicente | | | On the main peninsula road before Santa Elena around 7 km there's
a turn off to Baños San Vicente where there are beautiful and health recuperating hot thermal and mud baths areas,
run by the Ministerio de Turismo, but get there early before overcrowding occurs open 06:00-18:00, US$1. If you wish to stay
overnight there is accommodation at Florida hotel (next to the baths), which is basic but OK. See also Best
hot springs of Ecuador. |  | | La
Libertad | | West of Santa Elena and just before Salinas beach
resort lies the busy industrial and market town of La Libertad with several banks nestled on the main road, restaurants,
shops of every description and live bingo halls nightly. The town is also a port for petroleum exports and the refinery is
viewable from the main road.  Accommodation Important
Notice: If you wish to book in advance any of the below listed lodgings, visit our online Hotel
reservation form. A BOE specialized agent will be able to process your inquiry immediately for the best and most affordable
accommodation rates!. Hotel Valdivia.- Comfortable rooms with swimming pool & restaurant.
Located less than 1 kilometer from Libertad. Reservations: Tel. 2775144, Fax: 2777329. Samarina.- Bungalows
with swimming pool & restaurant. Address: On Av. 9 de Octubre. Reservations: Tel. 2785167, Fax: 2784100. Mar
y Tierra.- Restaurant, located north of the main street. Short
budget? Turis Palm.- Basic. Located on Av. 9 de Octubre (opposite CLP). Reservations:
2785159, 2784546. Costa Brava.- Address: On Av. 12 de Octubre (at 12 de Octubre district).
Reservations: Tel. 2785860. Hostal Viña del Mar.- Basic. Located in the city's center.
Reservations: Tel. 2785979. Transport A
frequent Bus service to Guayaquil (US$2.50, 2 1/2 hours) with CLP (opposite Turis Palm Hotel) and CICA nearby.
To Quito with Trans Esmeraldas, located opposite CLP (US$10.50, 10 hours). To Playas, take the aforementioned
cooperatives and get off at El Progreso, once here, exchange buses to Playas (US$1.50, 1 hour). | | | Punta
Carnero | | Punta Carnero is a large isolated beach with some
15 kilometers in length. Right here lies Hotel Punta Carnero overlooking the ocean from a cliff top. The
ocean in Punta Carnero is not recommended for swimming due to its strong undertow but, the beach is excellent for strolls
and tanning. Many tourists go there when Salinas is crowded. Whale watching (During July August and September) tours and
birdwatching have been recommended in this area. The best places to stay are: Hotel
Punta Carnero.- Disco (Terapia), bar, comfortable rooms with a/c. Swimming pool and restaurant. Reservations: Tel. 2775450
and 2779041. Or, through our online Hotel reservation form. Hostería
Vista del Mar.- Comfortable cabins. Swimming pool and restaurant. Located next to Punta Carnero hotel. Reservations:
Tel. 2775370. Or, through our online Hotel reservation form. | | | Ballenita | | | North
of Santa Elena lies Ballenita with a fine beach area, fairly quiet for people wishing to get away for a couple of days. There
is a comfortable place to stay here called Hosteria Farallón Dillon (Tel & Fax: 2786643-2785611) with spectacular
views. Additionally, the place has a restaurant and a Gallery with antiques for sale. Another place to stay here includes Ballenita
Inn. Reservations: Tel. 2785008. Or, through our online Hotel reservation form. | | Punta
Blanca | | | On the road to Punta Blanca there are some excellent fish restaurants
just before Punta Barandúa. A recommended place to stay in Punta Blanca includes Las Olas, located at Km 18
before San Pablo, with nice cabins, hammocks, swimming pool, restaurant, etc. Reservations: 2610513. Further north the road
leads you to small fishing villages, such as Monteverde, and Palmar, with nice beaches and restaurants. | | Ayangue | | | North
of Punta Blanca is Ayangue set in a horseshoe type bay area, very busy on weekends and holidays. The best place of stay here
is Cumbres de Ayangue on the southern tip of the bay with cabins, restaurant, pool and glorious views. Reservations:
Tel 2916040. A cheaper place to stay is Hosteria Pangora (in the village). | | | Península
de Santa Elena: | | Baños
San Vicente | La Libertad | Punta Carnero | La
Ruta del Sol | Ballenita | Punta Blanca | Ayangue | Write
a review about these areas | | Surrounding
areas: | | Guayaquil | Playas | Salinas | Valdivia | Manglaralto | Montañita | Olón | | More
about Ecuador Coastline: | | Esmeraldas | Manabí | Guayas | Los
Ríos | El Oro | |
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