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 parks.
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 Blanca Beach and Parque Marino Valdivia.
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 coffee.
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.
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.
Anconcito
Anconcito
Venture to Salinas Beach and Chipipe Beach—just two of the sights around Anconcito.

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