City: Santa Elena Province
Top Things to do in Santa Elena Province
Top 10 Things to do in Santa Elena Province, Ecuador
The Province of Santa Elena (Spanish pronunciation: [ˌsanta eˈlena]) is a province of Ecuador in the coastal region. Created in 2007 from territory that belonged to the Guayas Province, it is one of the two newest provinces of Ecuador, along with Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas. Its capital city is Santa Elena, from which the province derives its name.
Restaurants in Santa Elena Province
1. Montanita Spanish School - Day Classes
Overall Ratings
5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By nicholas m - Honolulu, Hawaii
My wife and I took conversation classes here for two weeks while on vacation. Instructors were top notch and the staff were organized, helpful, and friendly. Totally recommended!
2. La Loberia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By Tara H G - Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada
We took a cab, it is a long walk from the main military gate, don't forget your passport. The sea lions, about 30 were hard to see & not too active today! Bring binoculars if you have them
3. Playa de Chipipe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By TroisChatsLies - Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
We paid $5 to rent an umbrella with two chairs right on the beach. A ton of vendors were swarming around us, offering everything from coconuts ($1) to jewelry, sunglasses, clothes, and massages. It's a clean, lovely beach. The weather was pretty overcast today, so not too many people out.
4. Playa Montanita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By Tanis E - Quito, Ecuador
Despite it's long-time reputation for being a hot Surfing and party location on Ecuador's coast, Montanita offers something for the whole family. For years, our children have enjoyed having their hair braided and getting their temporary tattoos, we have discovered numerous souvenirs and unique gifts among the street vendors, and all our family members loved eating the Thai Fusion Food at El Tiburon Restaurant! My husband and I have enjoyed having a cocktail with an ocean view while watching the surfers. We have always felt safe and welcomed and go back year after year! Include Montanita in your visit to the Southern Coast of Ecuador.
5. Playa Las Salinas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By Theglassrose - Toronto, Canada
Lots of locals and tourists. Many people selling their food and other merchandise. We went at night during carnival. Lots of people out having fun. Street foam parties, water balloons and music. It is usually quieter here but everything was busy for carnival. A lot of garage around.
6. Santuario Blanca Estrella del Mar
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Overall Ratings
4 based on 314 reviews
Reviewed By Ximena T
Salinas is a place where you can enjoy the sun, sea and sand, it is ideal to spend a weekend, get out of stress, share with family, walk along the Malecon of Salinas and watch people have fun is cool. The typical food, of Salinas are the seafood, although I do not like seafood, the locals try to satisfy the needs of the client, and offer their best dishes, I like the service that these places offer because they look for the way that the client Feel satisfied. The food varies between 5 or 6 dollars depending the dish. The lodging for hotels depends on the category of the hotel and is according to the pocket of the tourist.
8. Playa de Olon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Richard L
Playa Olon, one of the main tourist places to enjoy the sun, sea and sand, in this paradisiacal place where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets, in addition to a varied gastronomy, typical dishes where the seafood is exquisite.
It has large infrastructure at the service of tourists. It has a food court, green areas, walkways, sanitary batteries with showers and dressing rooms, plus a large parking area for private vehicles and buses.
I recommend you to visit this tourist place with beautiful landscapes that you can enjoy with family, friends and spend a spectacular afternoon the drawback is that this is a little far and you need to have your own car to move, anyway it’s an excellent place.
9. Museo de las Ballenas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By jzmackenzie - Vilcabamba, Ecuador
The guide knows what he is talking about. The place is small, but volumes of information. A real treasure in a small package. We eight visitors loved it!
10. Playa Montanita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Arloredrock - Sedona, Arizona
We came from the US and stayed with Some friends in the next city over named Olon (which you must check out if your in Montinita) we took a $1.50 can ride to Montinita-
This eclectic ocean town has the vibe of gnarly hippies & young travelers from around South America & the world-dominated by street crafts, restaurants & surfers enjoying perfect weather on the beach by day turning into a huge party at nite til 3am! It's not x-rated but certainly more appropriate for adults-watch your belongings & shop wisely as everything is negotiable - a fun place to spend day & nite -
**travel advisory**
As a senior contributor I believe it's my responsibility to give this advisory! Although Ecuador is a naturally beautiful country it is a 3rd world developing country- poverty is pervasive and cleanliness not close to standards that you may expect in developed
Countries - you must plan accordingly in all regards
