Santa Elena

Ecuador

A street with a large sign for Carmita's Pancake House and Restaurant.
A red bicycle with a heart-shaped basket and a red umbrella with 'Pinguino' branding on a beach.
A sandy beach with people walking and playing, a thatched-roof building, and a clear sky.
A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and people.
A rocky beach with calm turquoise waters and distant ships.

Popular cities in Santa Elena

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a sandy beach, and calm sea.
Salinas
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Cafes
Escape to Salinas! Enjoy its beaches, surfing, and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Chipipe Beach
A dirt path flanked by trees in a lush green landscape.
Manglaralto
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Yoga
Escape to relaxing Manglaralto! Enjoy its beaches, surfing, and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Olon Beach
A coastal lighthouse with a wooden walkway leading to it, surrounded by a sandy beach and the ocean.
Santa Elena
Check out the local area in Santa Elena—home to attractions like Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Beach.
A nighttime coastal cityscape with a rocky shoreline, illuminated streets, and distant buildings.
La Libertad
Check out the local area in La Libertad as you venture to sights like El Paseo Shopping La Peninsula.
A large white cross, a historic church, and a mountainous landscape.
Parroquia Colonche
Venture to Punta Blanca Beach and Montañita Beach—just two of the sights around Parroquia Colonche.
Chanduy
Chanduy
Known for Beaches
Chanduy awaits: its beaches and more!

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