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Whale Beach
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Cerro El Tablazo
The Mirador Cerro El Tablazo is located on one of the largest hills in Santa Elena.From here you can have a view of the sea and the three cantons of the Peninsula: Santa Elena, La Libertad and Salinas. The buildings of Salinas, the oil tanks in La Libertad and the Emperatriz de Santa Elena church stand out in the panorama that can be seen from this hill.Cerro el Tablazo appears on the coat of arms of the province of Santa Elena. What you can do in Mirador Cerro El Tablazo Hike Photography Cycling Address The Cerro El Tablazo Viewpoint is located on one of the largest hills in Santa Elena, on Sucre Street, before reaching the Santa Elena Bus Terminal.
2.73 Km.

The Lovers of Sumpa Museum
The museum presents the history and culture of the inhabitants of the Peninsula. It allows to know the coastal identity, the flavors and their coexistence systems. It is a journey to approach history from the signs that remained from the first inhabitants, the history of the ancient embrace of a man and a woman, the testimony of the cholos fishermen and the life of the inhabitants. The site museum bears the name Los Amantes de Sumpa, due to the burial of two skeletons that are embracing and that are part of the cemetery of the inhabitants of the Las Vegas Culture. It is cataloged as one of the oldest in the American continent, towards 6,000 BC The Museum, sponsored by the Central Bank of Ecuador and administered by the "Los Amantes de Sumpa" Foundation, presents the pre-Hispanic, colonial and republican history of the Peninsula. Location 1 km from the cantonal capital of Santa Elena on the Vía La Libertad - Salinas.
3.17 Km.

Alex waterfalls
The waterfall known as Cascadas de Alex is a pongo, because it is located in a mountainous relief.Cascadas de Alex is located in Olón, towards the mountain, almost at the end of the town. In this place you can enjoy a bath, and appreciate the vegetation of the area as there are a variety of plants and trees cataloged with names. There are small streams of water that can be crossed on foot near the entrance area. What you can do in Alex Waterfalls Swimming Hike Wildlife observation Location The Alex Waterfalls are located in the San Vicente de Loja complex, in the Olón commune, Santa Elena province.
12.25 Km.

The chocolatier
It is the most outstanding point of the Santa Elena Peninsula in the Pacific and the second in South America. It is located within the Salinas Naval Base. The meeting of the two marine currents produces a crash of waves against the rocks, which constitutes a unique spectacle, full of color, since the water, when crossed by the intense solar rays, offers multiple rainbows. Cliff of considerable height, which is located at the most prominent point of the Ecuadorian profile where you can develop some activities such as observation of the landscape and fauna. It has large and irregular rocks where marine fauna lives and the waves break with force. La Chocolatera owes its name to the color of its waters, turquoise and green predominate in the sea, but when the sea currents collide and raise the sand from the depths They give it a chocolate hue. entrance prices It's free, you just have to respect the signs that warn you of danger. How to get? From Guayaquil Located within the Naval Base of Salinas, in the province of Santa Elena, 152 kilometers from the city of Guayaquil. Take the road to the Coast or E40, from Guayaquil, to Santa Elena and continue along the road that connects with La Libertad.
14.86 Km.

Ayangue
Ayangue is a commune in Santa Elena known as "The Pool of the Pacific", due to the clear waters of its beaches, the coral reefs and the charm of this small city. Ayangue Beach is known for its clear, warm waters, pristine coral reefs, and small-town charm, making it a great spot for scuba divers. With wide sands bordered by two cliffs that interrupt the sea, Ayangue invites you to rest and feel welcome. The restaurants offer you the most exquisite lobsters, shrimps, octopus, crabs, to delight your palate.In Ayangue you will find a large number of fishing boats that offer rides into the sea, which will allow you to have another perspective of the paradise you are visiting. The population has historically been dedicated to artisanal fishing and the elaboration of handicrafts. Ayangue is a commune of the Colonche parish, Santa Elena, located 42 km from the Ballenita Terrestrial Terminal and 150 km from Guayaquil.The period between June to September humpback whales arrive at the coast of Ayangue to reproduce and mate. Location of Ayangue Located in the province of Santa Elena, 150 kilometers from Guayaquil, bounded to the north by the San Pedro Commune, to the south by the Palmar Commune, to the east by the Colonche parish and the mountain range of the same name, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean.
29.01 Km.

