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Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:16:11 GMT

Wording

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	* '''Minimum fare''' (a short ride within the same canton): '''$0.50'''		* '''Minimum fare''' (a short ride within the same canton): '''$0.50'''
	* '''Seniors, people with disabilities and students''' pay '''50%''' of the fare.		* '''Seniors, people with disabilities and students''' pay '''50%''' of the fare.
	* ~~Pairs not shown on the~~ sheet (for example Prosperidad – Ancón) ~~are charged at~~ the driver~~'s discretion — ask~~ before you pay.		* The sheet doesn't list every pair of stops (for example Prosperidad – Ancón). If your trip isn't shown, ask the driver before you pay.

	''Source: Trunsa S.A. fare sheet posted on Línea 12 buses, photographed October 2026.''		''Source: Trunsa S.A. fare sheet posted on Línea 12 buses, photographed October 2026.''

List of Bus Routes in La Peninsula

Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:15:52 GMT

Línea 12: official Trunsa fares from 1 Aug 2026

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	\| '''[[Linea 11\|Línea 11]]''' \|\| Horizonte Peninsular \|\| Salinas ↔ Ballenita \|\| Yes \|\| Every 15 min \|\| $0.50 – $0.70 \|\| Same corridor as Línea 7, different operator, but stops short of Chuyuipe		\| '''[[Linea 11\|Línea 11]]''' \|\| Horizonte Peninsular \|\| Salinas ↔ Ballenita \|\| Yes \|\| Every 15 min \|\| $0.50 – $0.70 \|\| Same corridor as Línea 7, different operator, but stops short of Chuyuipe
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	\| '''[[Linea 12\|Línea 12]]''' \|\| Trunsa \|\| Salinas ↔ Terminal Sumpa ↔ Ancón/Atahualpa \|\| Yes \|\| Not documented \|\| $0.50 – $1.40 (~~zone-based; fare table still being confirmed~~) \|\| Only line to Ancón/Atahualpa; runs as two circuits, sometimes requiring a transfer at Terminal Sumpa		\| '''[[Linea 12\|Línea 12]]''' \|\| Trunsa \|\| Salinas ↔ Terminal Sumpa ↔ Ancón/Atahualpa \|\| Yes \|\| Not documented \|\| $0.50 – $0.89 (official fares from 1 Aug 2026) \|\| Only line to Ancón/Atahualpa; runs as two circuits, sometimes requiring a transfer at Terminal Sumpa
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	\| '''[[Linea 13\|Línea 13]]''' \|\| Trunsa \|\| Salinas ↔ Terminal Sumpa \|\| No \|\| Every 20 min \|\| $0.50 – $0.70 \|\| Express route; skips the Santa Elena detour — the fastest way to Terminal Sumpa (~41 min); last bus ~7:00 PM		\| '''[[Linea 13\|Línea 13]]''' \|\| Trunsa \|\| Salinas ↔ Terminal Sumpa \|\| No \|\| Every 20 min \|\| $0.50 – $0.70 \|\| Express route; skips the Santa Elena detour — the fastest way to Terminal Sumpa (~41 min); last bus ~7:00 PM

Fares and Payment on La Peninsula Public Transportation

Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:15:35 GMT

Línea 12: official Trunsa fares from 1 Aug 2026 (ANT Resolution 020-DIR-2026-ANT)

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 == How to Pay ==
 Tell the ''conductor'' (driver) your destination when you board so the correct fare can be charged.
 == Discounts ==
-Passengers with disabilities and seniors aged 65 and over receive a 50% discount on standard fares.
+Passengers with disabilities and seniors aged 65 and over receive a 50% discount on standard fares. Trunsa's posted fare sheet also gives '''students''' 50% off.
 == Fare History ==

List of Bus Routes in La Peninsula

Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:15:34 GMT

Línea 12: official Trunsa fares from 1 Aug 2026 (ANT Resolution 020-DIR-2026-ANT)

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	* '''Route:''' Salinas Military Base ↔ Terminal Sumpa ↔ Ancón / Atahualpa (two-circuit route; check the destination sign or ask the driver)		* '''Route:''' Salinas Military Base ↔ Terminal Sumpa ↔ Ancón / Atahualpa (two-circuit route; check the destination sign or ask the driver)
	* '''Operator:''' Trunsa		* '''Operator:''' Trunsa
	* '''Fare:''' $0.50 – $1.40 depending on ~~zones crossed~~ (~~fare table~~ for Ancón/Atahualpa ~~still being confirmed — see~~ the [[Linea 12]] page)		* '''Fare:''' $0.50 – $0.89 depending on distance (official Trunsa fares from 1 August 2026: for example Salinas – Santa Elena $0.70, Salinas – Ancón or Atahualpa $0.89; full table on the [[Linea 12#Fare Zones\|Línea 12]] page). Seniors, people with disabilities and students pay half.

	''Main article:'' [[Linea 12]]		''Main article:'' [[Linea 12]]

Linea 12

Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:15:32 GMT

Línea 12: official Trunsa fares from 1 Aug 2026 (ANT Resolution 020-DIR-2026-ANT)

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	\| data3 = ✅ Active		\| data3 = ✅ Active
	\| label4 = Fare		\| label4 = Fare
	\| data4 = $0.50 – $1.40 (~~zone-based~~, see [[#Fare Zones\|Fare Zones]] below)		\| data4 = $0.50 – $0.89 (official fares from 1 Aug 2026, see [[#Fare Zones\|Fare Zones]] below)
	\| label5 = Frequency		\| label5 = Frequency
	\| data5 = <!-- TODO -->		\| data5 = <!-- TODO -->
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	! Fare		! Fare
	\| $0.50 – $1.40 depending on ~~zones crossed~~ — see [[#Fare Zones\|Fare Zones]]		\| $0.50 – $0.89 depending on distance — see [[#Fare Zones\|Fare Zones]]
	\|-		\|-
	! Frequency		! Frequency
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	== Fare Zones == <!--T:7-->		== Fare Zones == <!--T:7-->

	~~<!--T:8-->~~		Official fares posted inside Trunsa buses, valid from '''Saturday 1 August 2026''' (Agencia Nacional de Tránsito Resolution No. 020-DIR-2026-ANT). Fares are per trip, cash on board.
	~~{{ambox\|type=notice\|text=~~'''~~DRAFT — fare logic being confirmed.~~''' ~~The pattern below is based on municipios crossed, but the jump for Ancón/Atahualpa needs verification~~. <!-- ~~TODO: confirm whether Ancón/Atahualpa is its own flat fare zone~~, ~~or priced by distance past Santa Elena. Also confirm fare for boarding AT Sumpa and going to Ancón/Atahualpa (not from Salinas)~~. ~~--> }}~~

	~~<!--T:9-->~~		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
	{\| class="wikitable" style="~~width~~:~~100%~~"		! Between !! Ancón !! El Tambo !! Santa Elena !! La Libertad !! Salinas
	! ~~Journey example~~ !! ~~Municipios crossed~~ !! ~~Fare~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Salinas → Salinas (within same municipio)~~ \|\| 1 \|\| $0.50		! style="text-align:left;" \| Atahualpa
			\| $0.50 \|\| $0.65 \|\| $0.75 \|\| $0.89 \|\| $0.89
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Salinas → La Libertad~~ \|\| 2 \|\| $0.60		! style="text-align:left;" \| Ancón
			\| — \|\| $0.50 \|\| $0.65 \|\| $0.89 \|\| $0.89
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Salinas → Santa Elena (incl~~. ~~Terminal Sumpa)~~ \|\| 3 \|\| $0.70		! style="text-align:left;" \| Prosperidad
			\| — \|\| — \|\| $0.60 \|\| $0.89 \|\| $0.89
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Salinas → Ancón / Atahualpa~~ \|\| ~~<!-- TODO -->~~ \|\| $1.40		! style="text-align:left;" \| El Tambo
			\| — \|\| — \|\| $0.50 \|\| $0.89 \|\| $0.89
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Terminal Sumpa → Ancón / Atahualpa only~~ \|\| ~~<!-- TODO -->~~ \|\| ~~<!-- TODO -->~~		! style="text-align:left;" \| Santa Elena
			\| — \|\| — \|\| — \|\| $0.60 \|\| $0.70
	\|}		\|}

			* '''Minimum fare''' (a short ride within the same canton): '''$0.50'''
			* '''Seniors, people with disabilities and students''' pay '''50%''' of the fare.
			* Pairs not shown on the sheet (for example Prosperidad – Ancón) are charged at the driver's discretion — ask before you pay.

			''Source: Trunsa S.A. fare sheet posted on Línea 12 buses, photographed October 2026.''

	== Circuit 1: Salinas → Terminal Sumpa == <!--T:10-->		== Circuit 1: Salinas → Terminal Sumpa == <!--T:10-->

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Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:06:15 GMT

Update Correos del Ecuador teaser: no longer operates

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	\|Cooperative Banks = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🏦\|Ecuador has a large and well-regulated cooperative banking sector.}}		\|Cooperative Banks = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🏦\|Ecuador has a large and well-regulated cooperative banking sector.}}
	\|Correos del Ecuador = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|📘\|Correos del Ecuador ~~is Ecuador's~~ state~~-owned~~ postal service.}}		\|Correos del Ecuador = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|📘\|Correos del Ecuador, the former state postal service, no longer operates — use private couriers or bus encomiendas.}}
	\|Culture & History (La Peninsula) = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|The Santa Elena Peninsula is one of the most historically and archaeologically significant territories in…}}		\|Culture & History (La Peninsula) = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|The Santa Elena Peninsula is one of the most historically and archaeologically significant territories in…}}
	\|Curia = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌴\|A small clifftop community between Olón and San José — quiet, elevated, and facing the open Pacific with views…}}		\|Curia = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌴\|A small clifftop community between Olón and San José — quiet, elevated, and facing the open Pacific with views…}}

Correos del Ecuador

Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:05:50 GMT

Correos del Ecuador no longer operates (in liquidation); prioritize private couriers, add bus cooperative encomiendas, move old info to History

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	{{Infobox		{{Infobox
	\| title = 📬 Correos del Ecuador		\| title = 📬 Correos del Ecuador
	\| label1 = Type		\| label1 = Type
	\| data1 = ~~State~~-owned postal service		\| data1 = Former state-owned postal service
	\| label2 = ~~Website~~		\| label2 = Status
	\| data2 = ~~correos.gob.ec~~		\| data2 = In liquidation (no longer operating)
	\| label3 = ~~Services~~		\| label3 = Successor
	\| data3 = ~~Domestic & international mail, parcels~~		\| data3 = Servicios Postales del Ecuador (SPE)
	\| label4 = ~~Peninsula Office~~		\| label4 = Alternatives
	\| data4 ~~= La Libertad (main office)~~		\| data4 = Private couriers, bus cooperative encomiendas
	~~\| label5 = Alternative~~
	~~\| data5~~ = Private couriers ~~(DHL~~, ~~Servientrega)~~
	}}		}}


	Correos del Ecuador is Ecuador's state-owned postal service. It ~~handles domestic and international mail and parcel delivery~~, ~~though service standards are generally slower~~ and ~~less reliable than private couriers for important shipments.~~		'''Correos del Ecuador''' (CDE EP) was Ecuador's state-owned postal service. It '''no longer operates''': the company has been in liquidation since 2020, and the government has extended the liquidation deadline several times. Postal services formally passed to a new public company, '''Servicios Postales del Ecuador''' (SPE), but its delivery performance has also been poor. For anything that matters, use a private courier or a bus cooperative's encomienda service instead.

	~~== Services ==~~

	* Domestic mail (cartas y encomiendas) — letters and small packages within Ecuador
	* International mail — letters and parcels to and from abroad
	* EMS (Express Mail Service) — faster tracked international parcels
	* Certified mail (correo certificado) — with delivery confirmation
	* Post Office Box (casilla postal) service

	~~== Getting Mail on~~ the ~~Peninsula ==~~

	~~Home delivery exists but can be unreliable in some areas of the Peninsula. Many residents use a P.O. Box (casilla) at~~ the ~~local Correos office in La Libertad or have mail delivered to a business address~~.

	~~Incoming international parcels may be subject~~ to ~~customs inspection and possible import duties. Small items under $400 from abroad are typically exempt; larger or commercial quantities may face duties at [[Customs/Aduana\|Aduana]].~~

	~~{{EW dyk\|emoji=💧\|…your tap water starts in~~ a ~~reservoir far inland and is treated at a plant in Atahualpa?\|page=Water Supply on the Peninsula\|cta=Follow the water →}}~~

	~~== Branch Locations ==~~

	~~The main Correos del Ecuador office serving the Peninsula is in~~ '''~~La Libertad~~'''. ~~Smaller offices~~ or ~~agencies exist in Santa Elena city and Salinas. Hours: typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday mornings in some offices~~.

	== Private Courier Alternatives ==		== Private Courier Alternatives ==

	~~For important shipments, private~~ couriers ~~offer more~~ reliable ~~tracking~~ and ~~faster delivery~~:		Private couriers are the most reliable way to send and receive letters and parcels:

	* '''Servientrega''' — nationwide; good for domestic shipments		* '''Servientrega''' — nationwide; good for domestic shipments
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	See [[Shipping & Couriers]] for a broader overview.		See [[Shipping & Couriers]] for a broader overview.

			== Bus Cooperative Encomiendas ==

			Most interprovincial bus cooperatives run a '''Servicio de Encomiendas''' (parcel service) to the destinations on their routes. It is often a cheap and fast way to send documents or packages within Ecuador.

			* Drop the package off at the cooperative's encomiendas office at the terminal and pay by size/weight.
			* Encomiendas are '''normally not delivered to the address'''. The recipient must '''pick them up at the cooperative's encomiendas office''' at the destination, usually with ID (cédula or passport).
			* Keep the receipt/guide number and give it to the recipient.

	== Receiving Packages from Abroad ==		== Receiving Packages from Abroad ==

	For expats, receiving packages from home countries can be challenging. High import duties and customs delays are common. ~~Services like~~ '''Jetbox~~''' and '''Correos EMS~~''' offer ~~intermediate~~ warehouse addresses in Miami ~~or Panama~~ for forwarding packages to Ecuador at ~~reduced rates~~.		For expats, receiving packages from home countries can be challenging. High import duties and customs delays are common. Package forwarders such as '''Jetbox''' offer warehouse addresses in Miami for forwarding packages to Ecuador.

			Incoming international parcels may be subject to customs inspection and possible import duties. Small items under $400 from abroad are typically exempt; larger or commercial quantities may face duties at Aduana.

			== History ==

			Correos del Ecuador handled domestic and international mail, EMS express parcels, certified mail and P.O. boxes (casillas postales), with its main Peninsula office in La Libertad. Service was generally slower and less reliable than private couriers. In 2020 the government ordered the company's liquidation.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:31:43 GMT

Better teaser for the airport

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	\|Activities(Ruta del Spondylus) = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌴\|From the sheltered turquoise bay at Ayangue to the cloud forest at Ayampe, this coast packs more variety into…}}		\|Activities(Ruta del Spondylus) = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌴\|From the sheltered turquoise bay at Ayangue to the cloud forest at Ayampe, this coast packs more variety into…}}
	\|Aeropuerto General Ulpiano Páez = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|✈️\|~~Aeropuerto General Ulpiano Páez is the~~ airport ~~of Salinas~~.}}		\|Aeropuerto General Ulpiano Páez = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|✈️\|A US wartime air base in 1942, an international airport until 1962, rebuilt in 2014 — and quiet since 2018.}}
	\|Amantes de Sumpa = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🏺\|A 9,000-year-old embrace. The oldest documented cemetery in the Americas — and the most human story on the…}}		\|Amantes de Sumpa = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🏺\|A 9,000-year-old embrace. The oldest documented cemetery in the Americas — and the most human story on the…}}
	\|Ancon = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|Roads into Ancón pass through hilly terrain.}}		\|Ancon = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|Roads into Ancón pass through hilly terrain.}}

Aeropuerto General Ulpiano Páez

Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:31:31 GMT

New section: World War II US base (Base Gama), 1942–1946

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			== World War II: Base Gama ==
			After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Ecuador and the United States signed the '''Salinas Agreement''' on 24 January 1942. It let the United States build an air and seaplane base at Salinas — known as '''Base Gama''' — to help guard the Pacific approach to the Panama Canal. A second base, Base Beta, was built on Baltra in the Galápagos.

			* '''What was built:''' runways, docks and warehouses, plus radio stations and submarine cables. The United States did not receive title to the land, and the buildings were to pass to Ecuador when the base closed.
			* '''Who was here:''' fighter planes of the US Army Air Forces' Sixth Air Force (including P-40s of the 51st Fighter Squadron until March 1943), and US Navy seaplanes in the bay.
			* '''Local impact:''' the Salinas council asked for rent, a desalination plant for drinking water, and new homes for families living in the cove, who were moved to Santa Rosa.
			* '''The end:''' the Americans dismantled the base in January 1946 and handed the runway, land base and naval base to Ecuador's armed forces, without charge.

			From 1946 to 1962 the runway served international flights, including Panagra, until Guayaquil's international airport took over.

			''Sources: [https://periodicoellitoral.com/base-gama-1942-santa-elena/ El Litoral, "Base Gama, 1942"]; [https://pacificwrecks.com/airfield/ecuador/salinas/index.html Pacific Wrecks]; US State Department, ''Foreign Relations of the United States'' 1945 vol. IX and 1946 vol. XI.''

	== Today ==		== Today ==

Salinas

Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:31:30 GMT

History: the WWII US base (Base Gama) and the airport's international years

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 <div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.75em; font-weight:bold; color:#0093c4; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:2px;">22 December 1937</div>
 <div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.88em; color:#4a4a4a; line-height:1.55;">General Alberto Enríquez Gallo decrees the cantonization of Salinas, separating it from Santa Elena canton. December 22 is still celebrated as '''Cantonización de Salinas''' — one of the biggest local festivities of the year, with aquatic races and week-long events.</div>
 </div>

Portal:Peninsula

Este-fan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:27:25 GMT

Richer timeline: events from Salinas, Santa Elena, La Libertad and Ancón pages, plus the WWII US base at Salinas

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	<!-- ═══ HISTORY ═══ -->		<!-- ═══ HISTORY ═══ -->
	<div class="ewp-kicker"><translate>8,000 years in 60 seconds</translate></div>		<div class="ewp-kicker"><translate>8,000 years in 90 seconds</translate></div>
	<div class="ewp-h2"><translate>A short history of a very old place</translate></div>		<div class="ewp-h2"><translate>A short history of a very old place</translate></div>
			<div class="ewp-lead"><translate>From some of the first settlers in the Americas to an American wartime air base — scroll through it all.</translate></div>
	<div class="ewp-tl">		<div class="ewp-tl">
	<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>8000–4600 BC</translate></div><translate>The [[Las Vegas culture]] — some of the first settled people in Ecuador — live here. Their cemetery at Sumpa holds the [[Amantes de Sumpa]].</translate></div>		<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>8000–4600 BC</translate></div><translate>The [[Las Vegas culture]] — some of the first settled people in Ecuador — live here. Their cemetery at Sumpa holds the [[Amantes de Sumpa]].</translate></div>
	<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>From 3500 BC</translate></div><translate>Valdivia, Machalilla and Chorrera cultures follow. The sacred Spondylus shell is traded far into the Andes — and gives the [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus\|Ruta del Spondylus]] its name.</translate></div>		<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>From 3500 BC</translate></div><translate>Valdivia, Machalilla and Chorrera cultures follow. The sacred Spondylus shell is traded far into the Andes — and gives the [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus\|Ruta del Spondylus]] its name.</translate></div>
	<div class="i"><div class="y">1911</div><translate>Ecuador's first oil well is drilled at [[Ancón]]. ~~An English~~ company ~~town grows around it~~.</translate></div>		<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1527–1531</translate></div><translate>Pizarro's ships reach this coast; by tradition he came ashore at La Caleta in 1531. Colonial life turns on salt, fishing and farming. [[Mirador de La Caleta\|See La Caleta →]]</translate></div>
	<div class="i"><div class="y">1937</div><translate>[[Salinas]] becomes a canton on 22 December.</translate></div>		<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1824 · 1839</translate></div><translate>Gran Colombia creates the canton of "Punta de Santa Elena"; in 1839 [[Santa Elena (City)\|Santa Elena]] becomes a canton of Guayas.</translate></div>
	<div class="i"><div class="y">1993</div><translate>[[La Libertad]] becomes a canton (law published 14 April).</translate></div>		<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1858</translate></div><translate>The geographer Manuel Villavicencio records tar and asphalt seeps on the peninsula — the first scientific record of petroleum in Ecuador.</translate></div>
	<div class="i"><div class="y">2007</div><translate>Santa Elena Province is created on 7 November, separating from Guayas.</translate></div>		<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1896</translate></div><translate>After a three-year drought, President Eloy Alfaro exempts the canton from taxes.</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1911</translate></div><translate>Ecuador's first oil well, Ancón 1, is drilled at [[Ancón]].</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1918</translate></div><translate>Santa Elena's council renames the hamlet of La Agujereada: it becomes Recinto [[La Libertad]].</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1919–1929</translate></div><translate>Anglo Ecuadorian Oilfields builds its company camp at Ancón, bringing workers from Britain and the Caribbean, and opens the La Libertad refinery in 1929. [[Oil Industry on the Peninsula\|The oil story →]]</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1936</translate></div><translate>The railway from Guayaquil reaches Salinas — and the fishing village starts becoming a beach resort.</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1937</translate></div><translate>[[Salinas]] becomes a canton on 22 December.</translate></div>
			<div class="i" style="background:#fff4e8;border:1px solid #ffd0bd;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 14px;margin-left:-6px;"><div class="y"><translate>1942–1946 · World War II</translate></div><translate>After Pearl Harbor, Ecuador lets the United States build an air and seaplane base at Salinas — known as Base Gama — to guard the Pacific approach to the Panama Canal, alongside a second base on the Galápagos. American fighter planes fly from the new runway, and families living in the cove are moved to Santa Rosa. The Americans leave in early 1946 and hand everything to Ecuador's armed forces. [[Aeropuerto General Ulpiano Páez\|What became of the airfield →]]</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1946–1962</translate></div><translate>The old base runway serves international flights, including Panagra, until Guayaquil's airport takes over.</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1976</translate></div><translate>The oil fields of the peninsula are nationalised.</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1977</translate></div><translate>Archaeologist Karen Stothert begins excavating Sumpa, putting the Las Vegas culture on the scientific map.</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>1993</translate></div><translate>[[La Libertad]] becomes a canton (law published 14 April).</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>2007</translate></div><translate>Santa Elena Province is created on 7 November, separating from Guayas.</translate></div>
			<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>2011</translate></div><translate>On the centenary of Ancón 1, Ancón is declared national cultural heritage. [[Ancon Heritage Site\|Visit →]]</translate></div>
	<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>Today</translate></div><translate>385,735 people (2022) — and growing fast: José Luis Tamayo (Muey) grew 69% in twelve years. More in [[Culture & History (La Peninsula)\|Culture and history]].</translate></div>		<div class="i"><div class="y"><translate>Today</translate></div><translate>385,735 people (2022) — and growing fast: José Luis Tamayo (Muey) grew 69% in twelve years. More in [[Culture & History (La Peninsula)\|Culture and history]].</translate></div>
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Valdivia

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	'''Valdivia''' is a fishing comuna on the [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus\|Ruta del Spondylus]] in Manglaralto parish, Santa Elena canton. It gave its name to the '''Valdivia culture''' (about 3800–1500 BC), one of the oldest pottery-making cultures in the Americas, famous for its small female figurines known as "Venus of Valdivia".		'''Valdivia''' is a fishing comuna on the [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus\|Ruta del Spondylus]] in Manglaralto parish, Santa Elena canton. It gave its name to the '''Valdivia culture''' (about 3800–1500 BC), one of the oldest pottery-making cultures in the Americas, famous for its small female figurines known as "Venus of Valdivia".

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	== Museo Valdivia ==		== Museo Valdivia ==
	The '''Museo Valdivia''' was the first site museum and community museum in Ecuador. It is built on the archaeological site itself and shows Valdivia pieces and those of other pre-Hispanic cultures of the south-central coast; an underground room shows part of the excavation through a glass case. Nearby is the '''Parque Marino Valdivia''', an exhibition centre for local flora and fauna.		The '''Museo Valdivia''' was the first site museum and community museum in Ecuador. It is built on the archaeological site itself and shows Valdivia pieces and those of other pre-Hispanic cultures of the south-central coast; an underground room shows part of the excavation through a glass case. Nearby is the '''Parque Marino Valdivia''', an exhibition centre for local flora and fauna.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🐢\|…just off Ayangue, El Pelado islet is a marine reserve where divers meet turtles, rays and reef fish?\|page=Scuba Diving (Ruta del Spondylus)\|cta=Dive El Pelado →}}

	== Getting there ==		== Getting there ==
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	''Sources: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 57, 104, 195, 220–221); PDOT Provincia de Santa Elena 2015–2019 (p. 216).''		''Sources: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 57, 104, 195, 220–221); PDOT Provincia de Santa Elena 2015–2019 (p. 216).''

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Yoga (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	[[Olón]] is quieter and several guesthouses offer beach yoga as part of their accommodation packages or as standalone sessions. The long, flat beach is ideal for sunrise practice. Ask at accommodation in Olón for current schedules.		[[Olón]] is quieter and several guesthouses offer beach yoga as part of their accommodation packages or as standalone sessions. The long, flat beach is ideal for sunrise practice. Ask at accommodation in Olón for current schedules.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🗿\|…inland, a stone figure called San Biritute is said to bring the rain?\|page=San Biritute\|cta=Meet San Biritute →}}

	== What to Expect on a Retreat ==		== What to Expect on a Retreat ==
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	* [[Meditation Retreats (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Meditation Retreats]] — related wellness experiences		* [[Meditation Retreats (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Meditation Retreats]] — related wellness experiences
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

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Water Supply on the Peninsula

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	'''Water on the Santa Elena Peninsula''' comes almost entirely from outside the province. The peninsula gets about 300 mm of rain a year, its rivers run only in the rainy season, and Salinas has no groundwater at all. Every tap in Santa Elena, La Libertad and Salinas depends on one chain of canals and pumps that brings water from the Daule River in Guayas.		'''Water on the Santa Elena Peninsula''' comes almost entirely from outside the province. The peninsula gets about 300 mm of rain a year, its rivers run only in the rainy season, and Salinas has no groundwater at all. Every tap in Santa Elena, La Libertad and Salinas depends on one chain of canals and pumps that brings water from the Daule River in Guayas.

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	* '''Raw water and irrigation:''' built by Cedegé and run by Senagua since 2009 (now part of the Environment and Water Ministry).		* '''Raw water and irrigation:''' built by Cedegé and run by Senagua since 2009 (now part of the Environment and Water Ministry).
	* '''Drinking water, sewers and wastewater:''' '''Aguapen EP''', the joint public company of the three municipalities. It began as a private company on 14 December 1999 and became a municipal public company in 2012–2013. It has more than 100,000 customers. Bills can be paid as described in [[Paying Utilities]]; the water bill now also includes the rubbish collection fee.		* '''Drinking water, sewers and wastewater:''' '''Aguapen EP''', the joint public company of the three municipalities. It began as a private company on 14 December 1999 and became a municipal public company in 2012–2013. It has more than 100,000 customers. Bills can be paid as described in [[Paying Utilities]]; the water bill now also includes the rubbish collection fee.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=☀️\|…the peninsula is only about 2° south of the equator, so the midday sun is strong all year?\|page=Sun and Heat on the Peninsula\|cta=Stay safe in the sun →}}

	== How many homes are connected ==		== How many homes are connected ==
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	''Sources: PDOT Provincia de Santa Elena 2015–2019 (pp. 214–217) and 2019–2023 (pp. 122–124); PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 96–105); PDOT Salinas 2023–2027 (pp. 86, 138–140).''		''Sources: PDOT Provincia de Santa Elena 2015–2019 (pp. 214–217) and 2019–2023 (pp. 122–124); PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 96–105); PDOT Salinas 2023–2027 (pp. 86, 138–140).''

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Sewage and Wastewater on the Peninsula

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	'''Sewage on the Santa Elena Peninsula''' is collected by Aguapen EP and treated in '''oxidation lagoons''' — shallow ponds where sunlight and bacteria slowly break the waste down. There is no conventional wastewater treatment plant in operation yet.		'''Sewage on the Santa Elena Peninsula''' is collected by Aguapen EP and treated in '''oxidation lagoons''' — shallow ponds where sunlight and bacteria slowly break the waste down. There is no conventional wastewater treatment plant in operation yet.

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	* '''Punta Carnero''' (10.69 ha; 3 anaerobic + 4 facultative ponds) treats sewage from Salinas, José Luis Tamayo, Punta Carnero '''and La Libertad'''. A 2022 study found it receives more water than it was designed for. Its semi-treated water is pumped to irrigate farmland near the Velasco Ibarra dam. A treatment plant to replace it has been proposed.		* '''Punta Carnero''' (10.69 ha; 3 anaerobic + 4 facultative ponds) treats sewage from Salinas, José Luis Tamayo, Punta Carnero '''and La Libertad'''. A 2022 study found it receives more water than it was designed for. Its semi-treated water is pumped to irrigate farmland near the Velasco Ibarra dam. A treatment plant to replace it has been proposed.
	* Other lagoon systems serve Santa Elena city, [[Ballenita]], [[Anconcito]], [[Ancon\|Ancón]], Atahualpa, [[Ayangue]], Colonche, El Tambo, [[Montañita]], San Antonio, San Pablo and Valdivia.		* Other lagoon systems serve Santa Elena city, [[Ballenita]], [[Anconcito]], [[Ancon\|Ancón]], Atahualpa, [[Ayangue]], Colonche, El Tambo, [[Montañita]], San Antonio, San Pablo and Valdivia.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🏥\|…only about 14% of people in Salinas have IESS general insurance?\|page=IESS\|cta=How IESS works →}}

	== Montañita's treatment plant ==		== Montañita's treatment plant ==
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	''Sources: PDOT Salinas 2023–2027 (pp. 141–146); PDOT cantón Santa Elena (pp. 96, 105–107); PDOT Provincia de Santa Elena 2015–2019 (pp. 217–219).''		''Sources: PDOT Salinas 2023–2027 (pp. 141–146); PDOT cantón Santa Elena (pp. 96, 105–107); PDOT Provincia de Santa Elena 2015–2019 (pp. 217–219).''

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WiFi Hotspots

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	~~ECUAWIKI › LIVING ON THE PENINSULA › WIFI HOTSPOTS~~

	Free and paid WiFi is available across the Santa Elena Peninsula, though reliability varies considerably. For heavy internet users, supplementing with [[Mobile Data Ecuador\|mobile data]] or [[Getting Internet Installed\|home internet]] is recommended.		Free and paid WiFi is available across the Santa Elena Peninsula, though reliability varies considerably. For heavy internet users, supplementing with [[Mobile Data Ecuador\|mobile data]] or [[Getting Internet Installed\|home internet]] is recommended.
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	* In '''Ayangue''', a handful of beachfront restaurants have WiFi, though speeds can be slow.		* In '''Ayangue''', a handful of beachfront restaurants have WiFi, though speeds can be slow.
	* In '''La Libertad''', shopping areas and food courts (including [[Paseo Shopping Mall (La Libertad)]]) have WiFi.		* In '''La Libertad''', shopping areas and food courts (including [[Paseo Shopping Mall (La Libertad)]]) have WiFi.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🏥\|…only about 14% of people in Salinas have IESS general insurance?\|page=IESS\|cta=How IESS works →}}

	== Co-Working Spaces ==		== Co-Working Spaces ==
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	* [[Working in Ecuador]]		* [[Working in Ecuador]]
	* [[Expat Communities on the Peninsula]]		* [[Expat Communities on the Peninsula]]

			{{EW explore\|Mobile Phone Plans Ecuador\|Calling Ecuador from Abroad\|Expat Communities on the Peninsula\|Getting Internet Installed\|Online Banking Ecuador\|Montañita}}
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	[[Category:Technology & Connectivity]]		[[Category:Technology & Connectivity]]
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Taxis and Shared Transport in La Peninsula

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	'''Taxis and Shared Transport in La Peninsula''' covers taxi and other shared-ride options available across the Santa Elena Peninsula, as an alternative or complement to local buses. This page is a companion to [[Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula]].		'''Taxis and Shared Transport in La Peninsula''' covers taxi and other shared-ride options available across the Santa Elena Peninsula, as an alternative or complement to local buses. This page is a companion to [[Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula]].

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	* '''Fares:''' Within a single city: $1.50 – $2.50; inter-city: $3.00 – $6.00.		* '''Fares:''' Within a single city: $1.50 – $2.50; inter-city: $3.00 – $6.00.
	* '''Note:''' Always agree on the fare before entering, as taximeters are rarely used.		* '''Note:''' Always agree on the fare before entering, as taximeters are rarely used.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🚌\|…a bus runs from Terminal Sumpa all the way to Chanduy?\|page=Chanduy\|cta=Discover Chanduy →}}

	== Executive Taxis ==		== Executive Taxis ==
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	* [[List of Bus Routes in La Peninsula]]		* [[List of Bus Routes in La Peninsula]]
	* [[Major Transit Hubs and Stops in La Peninsula]]		* [[Major Transit Hubs and Stops in La Peninsula]]
			{{EW explore\|Fares and Payment on La Peninsula Public Transportation\|List of Bus Routes in La Peninsula\|Major Transit Hubs and Stops in La Peninsula\|La Chocolatera\|Amantes de Sumpa\|Montañita}}
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Short-Term Rentals

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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › LIVING & PRACTICAL · HOUSING~~

	Short-term rentals on the Santa Elena Peninsula cover everything from Airbnb-style beachfront apartments in Salinas to cabañas at Ayangue and shared hostal rooms in Montañita. This page covers how to find and book them.		Short-term rentals on the Santa Elena Peninsula cover everything from Airbnb-style beachfront apartments in Salinas to cabañas at Ayangue and shared hostal rooms in Montañita. This page covers how to find and book them.
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	=== Direct / Local ===		=== Direct / Local ===
	In Ayangue, Manglaralto, Montañita, and the Ruta del Spondylus towns, many guesthouses and cabañas are not on any platform — you walk in, ask at the beach, or follow local signage. This works particularly well in low season.		In Ayangue, Manglaralto, Montañita, and the Ruta del Spondylus towns, many guesthouses and cabañas are not on any platform — you walk in, ask at the beach, or follow local signage. This works particularly well in low season.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🌧️\|…almost all of the year's rain falls between January and April?\|page=Natural Hazards on the Peninsula\|cta=Rainy-season tips →}}

	== Prices by Area (Approximate, 2024–2025) ==		== Prices by Area (Approximate, 2024–2025) ==
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	* [[Montañita]] — hostal scene		* [[Montañita]] — hostal scene
	* [[Ayangue]] — cabaña accommodation		* [[Ayangue]] — cabaña accommodation

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Working in Ecuador

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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › LIVING & PRACTICAL~~

	This page is a general overview of working legally in Ecuador. For peninsula-specific job market information, see also [[Expat Communities on the Peninsula]].		This page is a general overview of working legally in Ecuador. For peninsula-specific job market information, see also [[Expat Communities on the Peninsula]].
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	* 8-hour workday standard; overtime pay required for additional hours		* 8-hour workday standard; overtime pay required for additional hours
	* Maternity and paternity leave rights		* Maternity and paternity leave rights

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	== Informal Work ==		== Informal Work ==
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	* [[SRI Ecuador]]		* [[SRI Ecuador]]
	* [[RUC & RISE]]		* [[RUC & RISE]]

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Tenant Rights Ecuador

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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › LIVING & PRACTICAL · HOUSING~~

	Ecuador's '''Ley de Inquilinato''' (Rental Law) provides a range of protections for tenants (''arrendatarios''). These rights apply regardless of your nationality or immigration status — if you have a valid rental contract, you have legal protections.		Ecuador's '''Ley de Inquilinato''' (Rental Law) provides a range of protections for tenants (''arrendatarios''). These rights apply regardless of your nationality or immigration status — if you have a valid rental contract, you have legal protections.
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	* Giving proper notice if you plan to leave before the contract ends		* Giving proper notice if you plan to leave before the contract ends
	* Paying utilities as agreed in the contract		* Paying utilities as agreed in the contract

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	== If There's a Dispute ==		== If There's a Dispute ==
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	* [[Rental Prices on the Peninsula]]		* [[Rental Prices on the Peninsula]]
	* [[Real Estate Agents on the Peninsula]]		* [[Real Estate Agents on the Peninsula]]

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Translation Services Peninsula

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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › LIVING & PRACTICAL~~

	Translation services on the Santa Elena Peninsula serve two main needs: '''official translations''' required for immigration and legal processes, and '''informal translation''' for everyday assistance.		Translation services on the Santa Elena Peninsula serve two main needs: '''official translations''' required for immigration and legal processes, and '''informal translation''' for everyday assistance.
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	* '''Language schools''' — see [[Spanish Classes on the Coast]]; staff may also help with translation		* '''Language schools''' — see [[Spanish Classes on the Coast]]; staff may also help with translation
	* '''Digital tools''' — Google Translate and DeepL are functional for Spanish-English; output quality for informal documents is adequate		* '''Digital tools''' — Google Translate and DeepL are functional for Spanish-English; output quality for informal documents is adequate

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	== Notarization ==		== Notarization ==
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	* [[Residency]]		* [[Residency]]

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Spanish Classes on the Coast

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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › LIVING & PRACTICAL~~

	The Santa Elena Peninsula and the Ruta del Spondylus offer a good environment for learning Spanish — you're surrounded by Spanish speakers, the pace of life is manageable, and the coastal setting makes language immersion less intimidating than a big city. This page covers how to find Spanish lessons on the coast.		The Santa Elena Peninsula and the Ruta del Spondylus offer a good environment for learning Spanish — you're surrounded by Spanish speakers, the pace of life is manageable, and the coastal setting makes language immersion less intimidating than a big city. This page covers how to find Spanish lessons on the coast.
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	A practical approach: book online tutoring (italki, Preply) for structured grammar work, and use your daily interactions on the peninsula for speaking practice.		A practical approach: book online tutoring (italki, Preply) for structured grammar work, and use your daily interactions on the peninsula for speaking practice.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=💧\|…your tap water starts in a reservoir far inland and is treated at a plant in Atahualpa?\|page=Water Supply on the Peninsula\|cta=Follow the water →}}

	== What to Expect ==		== What to Expect ==
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	* [[Taxis and Taxi Apps]]		* [[Taxis and Taxi Apps]]
	* [[Local Gastronomy]] — useful food vocabulary		* [[Local Gastronomy]] — useful food vocabulary

			{{EW explore\|Taxis and Taxi Apps\|Expat Communities on the Peninsula\|Getting a Cédula\|Tourist Visa (T-3)\|Opening a Bank Account\|Montañita}}
			{{EW next\|Translation Services Peninsula}}

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	[[Category:La Peninsula]]		[[Category:La Peninsula]]
	[[Category:Education]]		[[Category:Education]]

What you can and can't do on a tourist visa

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	{{Infobox		{{Infobox
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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › LIVING & PRACTICAL › VISAS & RESIDENCY~~

	The Ecuadorian tourist visa (T-3) is what most visitors enter on. Understanding exactly what it allows — and what it doesn't — is important for anyone planning an extended stay on the Santa Elena Peninsula.		The Ecuadorian tourist visa (T-3) is what most visitors enter on. Understanding exactly what it allows — and what it doesn't — is important for anyone planning an extended stay on the Santa Elena Peninsula.
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	* '''Run a business in Ecuador''' — operating a business, selling goods commercially, or conducting commercial activities requires a business visa or residency		* '''Run a business in Ecuador''' — operating a business, selling goods commercially, or conducting commercial activities requires a business visa or residency
	* '''Stay beyond 180 days in a 12-month period''' without converting to residency		* '''Stay beyond 180 days in a 12-month period''' without converting to residency

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🏧\|…every bank sets its own ATM fees and daily withdrawal limits — and they vary more than you'd think?\|page=ATM Fees and Limits\|cta=Compare fees →}}

	== The 90-Day Limit and Extension ==		== The 90-Day Limit and Extension ==
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	* [[Temporary Residency]]		* [[Temporary Residency]]
	* [[Residency]]		* [[Residency]]

			{{EW explore\|Temporary Residency\|Tourist Visa (T-3)\|Residency\|Visa Extension\|Visa Runs\|Montañita}}
			{{EW next\|Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores}}

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Sun and Heat on the Peninsula

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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › LIVING & PRACTICAL · HEALTH~~

	The Santa Elena Peninsula sits on the equator. The UV index is extreme year-round, the sun is strong even when overcast, and the combination of heat, humidity, and direct sun can be genuinely dangerous if you are not prepared. This page is for visitors and new residents — it's information the locals take for granted but that first-timers often learn the hard way.		The Santa Elena Peninsula sits on the equator. The UV index is extreme year-round, the sun is strong even when overcast, and the combination of heat, humidity, and direct sun can be genuinely dangerous if you are not prepared. This page is for visitors and new residents — it's information the locals take for granted but that first-timers often learn the hard way.
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	Sunscreen is available at pharmacies and supermarkets on the peninsula, but imported SPF 50 brands are expensive. Bring your own from home if you're particular about brands.		Sunscreen is available at pharmacies and supermarkets on the peninsula, but imported SPF 50 brands are expensive. Bring your own from home if you're particular about brands.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🏥\|…only about 14% of people in Salinas have IESS general insurance?\|page=IESS\|cta=How IESS works →}}

	== Heat and Hydration ==		== Heat and Hydration ==
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	* [[Food Safety on the Coast]]		* [[Food Safety on the Coast]]
	* [[Hospitals & Clinics]]		* [[Hospitals & Clinics]]

			{{EW explore\|Food Safety on the Coast\|Medical Evacuation\|Getting a Cédula\|Tourist Visa (T-3)\|Opening a Bank Account\|Montañita}}
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	[[Category:Health]];		[[Category:Health]];

Sending Money to Ecuador

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	{{Infobox		{{Infobox
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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › LIVING & PRACTICAL › BANKING~~

	Since Ecuador uses the US Dollar, transfers from the US arrive without currency conversion. Transfers from other currencies involve a USD conversion, which the transfer service handles.		Since Ecuador uses the US Dollar, transfers from the US arrive without currency conversion. Transfers from other currencies involve a USD conversion, which the transfer service handles.
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	Functional in Ecuador but limited — not all Ecuadorian banks connect to PayPal easily, and withdrawal to a local bank account can be complex. Not recommended as a primary transfer method.		Functional in Ecuador but limited — not all Ecuadorian banks connect to PayPal easily, and withdrawal to a local bank account can be complex. Not recommended as a primary transfer method.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🚑\|…911 is the one number for police, ambulance and fire anywhere in Ecuador?\|page=Emergency Contacts\|cta=Save the numbers →}}

	== Practical Notes ==		== Practical Notes ==
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	* [[ATM Safety]]		* [[ATM Safety]]
	* [[Cash vs Card on the Coast]]		* [[Cash vs Card on the Coast]]

			{{EW explore\|Opening a Bank Account\|ATM Safety\|ATM Fees and Limits\|Online Banking Ecuador\|Getting a Cédula\|Montañita}}
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Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)

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	! colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" \| 🚌 Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa		! colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" \| 🚌 Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa
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	''Source: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027, p. 233.''		''Source: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027, p. 233.''

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=📊\|…La Libertad fits about 112,000 people into roughly 25 km² — one of the densest cantons in Ecuador?\|page=Santa Elena Province in Numbers\|cta=Compare the cantons →}}

	== Ticket Windows ==		== Ticket Windows ==
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	* [[Santa Elena (City)]]		* [[Santa Elena (City)]]
	* [[Amantes de Sumpa]]		* [[Amantes de Sumpa]]

			{{EW explore\|Getting to Guayaquil\|Getting to Quito\|Major Transit Hubs and Stops in La Peninsula\|Santa Elena (City)\|Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula\|Montañita}}
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Temporada de Ballenas

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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › NATURE · SEASONAL GUIDE~~

	'''Temporada de ballenas''' (whale season) refers to the annual migration of humpback whales (''Megaptera novaeangliae'') along the Ecuadorian Pacific coast, during which whales pass through — and often linger along — the Santa Elena Peninsula and the Ruta del Spondylus. It is one of the most spectacular natural events the coast offers.		'''Temporada de ballenas''' (whale season) refers to the annual migration of humpback whales (''Megaptera novaeangliae'') along the Ecuadorian Pacific coast, during which whales pass through — and often linger along — the Santa Elena Peninsula and the Ruta del Spondylus. It is one of the most spectacular natural events the coast offers.
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	* '''Spy hopping''' — raising the head vertically from the water to look around		* '''Spy hopping''' — raising the head vertically from the water to look around
	* '''Calf activity''' — mothers with young calves are regularly sighted; calves are noticeably smaller and often more active at the surface		* '''Calf activity''' — mothers with young calves are regularly sighted; calves are noticeably smaller and often more active at the surface

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🚌\|…every bus up the coast leaves from Terminal Sumpa and stops in every village on the way?\|page=Buses Along the Ruta del Spondylus\|cta=Plan your bus trip →}}

	== Where to See Them ==		== Where to See Them ==
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	* [[Las Tunas]]		* [[Las Tunas]]
	* [[La Rinconada]]		* [[La Rinconada]]

			{{EW explore\|Las Tunas\|Punta Carnero\|REMACOPSE\|Ayampe\|Ayampe Cloud Forest\|La Chocolatera}}
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	[[Category:Nature]]		[[Category:Nature]]

Stargazing (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	Avoid [[Montañita]] for stargazing — the bars and restaurants keep the beachfront lit throughout the night year-round.		Avoid [[Montañita]] for stargazing — the bars and restaurants keep the beachfront lit throughout the night year-round.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🦴\|…giant ground sloths as big as elephants once lived on the peninsula?\|page=Museo Paleontológico Megaterio\|cta=Meet the Megaterio →}}

	== What to See ==		== What to See ==
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	* [[Ayampe]] — cloud forest village with dark skies		* [[Ayampe]] — cloud forest village with dark skies
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|La Rinconada\|Las Tunas\|Birdwatching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Cloud Forest Trekking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Hiking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|La Chocolatera}}
			{{EW next\|Ayampe}}

	[[Category:Ruta del Spondylus]]		[[Category:Ruta del Spondylus]]

Temporary Residency

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	~~ECUAWIKI › THE PENINSULA › LIVING & PRACTICAL › VISAS & RESIDENCY~~

	'''Temporary residency''' in Ecuador (''residencia temporal'') is a legal immigration status that allows a foreign national to live in Ecuador for an extended period — typically two years, renewable — with the right to work and access services. It is the normal intermediate step between tourist status and [[Permanent Residency]].		'''Temporary residency''' in Ecuador (''residencia temporal'') is a legal immigration status that allows a foreign national to live in Ecuador for an extended period — typically two years, renewable — with the right to work and access services. It is the normal intermediate step between tourist status and [[Permanent Residency]].
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	# Wait for resolution — can take weeks to months		# Wait for resolution — can take weeks to months
	# Once approved: stamp your passport and proceed to the [[Registro Civil]] to obtain your '''cédula de extranjería'''		# Once approved: stamp your passport and proceed to the [[Registro Civil]] to obtain your '''cédula de extranjería'''

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=💵\|…Ecuador has used the US dollar as its currency since 2000?\|page=ATM & Banking\|cta=Money tips →}}

	== After Temporary Residency is Approved ==		== After Temporary Residency is Approved ==
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	* [[Hiring an Immigration Lawyer]]		* [[Hiring an Immigration Lawyer]]
	* [[Residency]] — overview of all options		* [[Residency]] — overview of all options

			{{EW explore\|Hiring an Immigration Lawyer\|Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores\|Permanent Residency\|Getting a Cédula\|Registro Civil\|Montañita}}
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	[[Category:Visas & Residency]]		[[Category:Visas & Residency]]
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Wildlife Spotting (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	Wildlife spotting on the route requires no specialist equipment or operator — most of the best encounters happen incidentally during ordinary activities like snorkeling, hiking, or early morning walks.		Wildlife spotting on the route requires no specialist equipment or operator — most of the best encounters happen incidentally during ordinary activities like snorkeling, hiking, or early morning walks.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🗿\|…inland, a stone figure called San Biritute is said to bring the rain?\|page=San Biritute\|cta=Meet San Biritute →}}

	== Wildlife by Location ==		== Wildlife by Location ==
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	* [[Cloud Forest Trekking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Cloud Forest Trekking]] — forest mammals and endemics		* [[Cloud Forest Trekking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Cloud Forest Trekking]] — forest mammals and endemics
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|Cloud Forest Trekking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Sea Turtle Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Whale Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Snorkeling (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Birdwatching\|La Chocolatera}}
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	[[Category:Ruta del Spondylus]]		[[Category:Ruta del Spondylus]]

Tide Pool Exploring (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	* '''[[Montañita]] point''' — the rocky headland at the north end of the main beach; exposed at low tide to reveal large flat rock platforms with excellent pool development; accessible from the beach		* '''[[Montañita]] point''' — the rocky headland at the north end of the main beach; exposed at low tide to reveal large flat rock platforms with excellent pool development; accessible from the beach
	* '''[[Ayangue]] headlands''' — both rocky points at each end of the horseshoe bay; larger pools and richer communities than Montañita due to less visitor pressure; best explored from the water's edge		* '''[[Ayangue]] headlands''' — both rocky points at each end of the horseshoe bay; larger pools and richer communities than Montañita due to less visitor pressure; best explored from the water's edge

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🗿\|…inland, a stone figure called San Biritute is said to bring the rain?\|page=San Biritute\|cta=Meet San Biritute →}}

	== What to Look For ==		== What to Look For ==
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	* [[Snorkeling (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Snorkeling]] — underwater extension of the intertidal experience		* [[Snorkeling (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Snorkeling]] — underwater extension of the intertidal experience
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|Birdwatching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Cloud Forest Trekking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Hiking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Jungle Hiking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Mangrove Boating (Ruta del Spondylus)\|La Chocolatera}}
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	[[Category:Ruta del Spondylus]]		[[Category:Ruta del Spondylus]]

Stand-Up Paddleboarding (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	* '''[[Olón]] beach''' — the long, flat beach has calm water on windless mornings in the warm season; afternoon wind typically makes conditions choppy by midday; best December–April before 10 am		* '''[[Olón]] beach''' — the long, flat beach has calm water on windless mornings in the warm season; afternoon wind typically makes conditions choppy by midday; best December–April before 10 am
	* '''[[Montañita]] bay''' — possible in small-surf conditions but not a primary SUP destination; board rentals available		* '''[[Montañita]] bay''' — possible in small-surf conditions but not a primary SUP destination; board rentals available

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=⚓\|…Santa Rosa, in Salinas, is Ecuador's second-biggest artisanal fishing port?\|page=Puerto de Santa Rosa (Salinas)\|cta=See the boats come in →}}

	== Rentals ==		== Rentals ==
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	* [[Surfing (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing]] — for those wanting waves		* [[Surfing (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing]] — for those wanting waves
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|Surfing (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Bodyboarding (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Mangrove Boating (Ruta del Spondylus)\|River Swimming (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Scuba Diving (Ruta del Spondylus)\|La Chocolatera}}
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Swimming (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	\| '''[[Las Tunas]]''' \|\| ★★ Caution \|\| Open ocean; rip current potential; swim parallel to shore if caught in a rip		\| '''[[Las Tunas]]''' \|\| ★★ Caution \|\| Open ocean; rip current potential; swim parallel to shore if caught in a rip
	\|}		\|}

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🏄\|…an hour up the coast, Montañita's right-hand point break is one of the most consistent waves in Ecuador?\|page=Surfing (Ruta del Spondylus)\|cta=Surf the Ruta →}}

	== Water Temperature ==		== Water Temperature ==
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	* [[Snorkeling (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Snorkeling]] — swimming with a purpose at Ayangue		* [[Snorkeling (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Snorkeling]] — swimming with a purpose at Ayangue
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|Ayampe\|Ayangue\|Manglaralto\|Montañita\|Olón\|La Chocolatera}}
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Surfing Lessons (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	* '''Board hire:''' Longboards, funboards, and beginner foam boards available by the hour ($8–12) or day ($20–30) for those who want to practise independently after a lesson		* '''Board hire:''' Longboards, funboards, and beginner foam boards available by the hour ($8–12) or day ($20–30) for those who want to practise independently after a lesson
	* '''Multi-day courses:''' Several schools offer 3-day or 5-day progression courses with accommodation packages — usually the best value for visitors staying in Montañita specifically to learn		* '''Multi-day courses:''' Several schools offer 3-day or 5-day progression courses with accommodation packages — usually the best value for visitors staying in Montañita specifically to learn

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=⚓\|…Santa Rosa, in Salinas, is Ecuador's second-biggest artisanal fishing port?\|page=Puerto de Santa Rosa (Salinas)\|cta=See the boats come in →}}

	== Choosing a School ==		== Choosing a School ==
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	* [[Surfing (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing]] — full breaks guide		* [[Surfing (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing]] — full breaks guide
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|Montañita\|Bodyboarding (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing (La Peninsula)\|Ayampe\|Ballenita\|La Chocolatera}}
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Scuba Diving (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	* Sea horses — seagrass beds; patience required		* Sea horses — seagrass beds; patience required
	* Occasional juvenile hammerhead sharks at the outer reef in season		* Occasional juvenile hammerhead sharks at the outer reef in season

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=⚓\|…Santa Rosa, in Salinas, is Ecuador's second-biggest artisanal fishing port?\|page=Puerto de Santa Rosa (Salinas)\|cta=See the boats come in →}}

	== Operators ==		== Operators ==
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	* [[Sea Turtle Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Sea Turtle Watching]] — turtles from above and below		* [[Sea Turtle Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Sea Turtle Watching]] — turtles from above and below
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|Sea Turtle Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Ayangue\|Bodyboarding (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Kayaking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Mangrove Boating (Ruta del Spondylus)\|La Chocolatera}}
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Sea Turtle Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	* '''Manglaralto headland''' — turtles reported by fishermen using the bay; less accessible to visitors		* '''Manglaralto headland''' — turtles reported by fishermen using the bay; less accessible to visitors
	* '''Boat tours from Ayangue''' — operators offer trips to offshore rocks where turtles are more concentrated in deeper water		* '''Boat tours from Ayangue''' — operators offer trips to offshore rocks where turtles are more concentrated in deeper water

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=⚓\|…Santa Rosa, in Salinas, is Ecuador's second-biggest artisanal fishing port?\|page=Puerto de Santa Rosa (Salinas)\|cta=See the boats come in →}}

	== Responsible Watching ==		== Responsible Watching ==
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	* [[Scuba Diving (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Scuba Diving]] — deeper turtle encounters		* [[Scuba Diving (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Scuba Diving]] — deeper turtle encounters
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|Snorkeling (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Whale Watching Season\|Ayangue\|Wildlife Spotting (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Birdwatching\|La Chocolatera}}
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Whale Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	June sightings are possible but the animals are still arriving. September and early October see fewer whales but quieter conditions and lower prices in accommodation. The route is at its greenest and emptiest in whale season, with prices significantly lower than the December–April high season.		June sightings are possible but the animals are still arriving. September and early October see fewer whales but quieter conditions and lower prices in accommodation. The route is at its greenest and emptiest in whale season, with prices significantly lower than the December–April high season.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🌊\|…a colony of sea lions lives all year at La Lobería in Salinas?\|page=Playa de La FAE - La Loberia (Salinas)\|cta=Visit the sea lions →}}

	== What You Might See ==		== What You Might See ==
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	* [[Birdwatching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Birdwatching]] — La Rinconada is also a prime seabird location		* [[Birdwatching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Birdwatching]] — La Rinconada is also a prime seabird location
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|Birdwatching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|La Chocolatera\|Las Tunas\|Wildlife Spotting (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Ayampe\|Amantes de Sumpa}}
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Surfing (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	\| '''Manglaralto''' \|\| [[Manglaralto]] \|\| Beach break \|\| Beginner–Intermediate \|\| Dec–Apr \|\| Less-known alternative south of Montañita. Uncrowded.		\| '''Manglaralto''' \|\| [[Manglaralto]] \|\| Beach break \|\| Beginner–Intermediate \|\| Dec–Apr \|\| Less-known alternative south of Montañita. Uncrowded.
	\|}		\|}

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🌊\|…a colony of sea lions lives all year at La Lobería in Salinas?\|page=Playa de La FAE - La Loberia (Salinas)\|cta=Visit the sea lions →}}

	== Season ==		== Season ==
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	* [[Olón]] — family-friendly alternative		* [[Olón]] — family-friendly alternative
	* [[Surfing Lessons (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing Lessons]] — schools, pricing, and conditions guide		* [[Surfing Lessons (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing Lessons]] — schools, pricing, and conditions guide

			{{EW explore\|Montañita\|Ayampe\|Bodyboarding (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Manglaralto\|Surfing (La Peninsula)\|La Chocolatera}}
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Snorkeling (Ruta del Spondylus)

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	* '''Sea horses''' — reported by divers and snorkelers in the seagrass patches; patience required		* '''Sea horses''' — reported by divers and snorkelers in the seagrass patches; patience required
	* '''Octopus''' — common in the rock piles; best spotted at dusk		* '''Octopus''' — common in the rock piles; best spotted at dusk

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=⚓\|…Santa Rosa, in Salinas, is Ecuador's second-biggest artisanal fishing port?\|page=Puerto de Santa Rosa (Salinas)\|cta=See the boats come in →}}

	== Gear Rental ==		== Gear Rental ==
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	* [[Sea Turtle Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Sea Turtle Watching]] — dedicated guide to turtle sightings		* [[Sea Turtle Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Sea Turtle Watching]] — dedicated guide to turtle sightings
	* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview		* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

			{{EW explore\|Sea Turtle Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Ayangue\|Kayaking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Swimming (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Tide Pool Exploring (Ruta del Spondylus)\|La Chocolatera}}
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Visa Runs

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	The important thing to understand: Ecuador tracks cumulative days. Leaving and returning resets your 90-day countdown, but all days you spend in Ecuador count toward the annual 180-day cap. Once you have accumulated 180 tourist days in a calendar year, you cannot re-enter as a tourist until the new calendar year begins (or you must apply for residency).		The important thing to understand: Ecuador tracks cumulative days. Leaving and returning resets your 90-day countdown, but all days you spend in Ecuador count toward the annual 180-day cap. Once you have accumulated 180 tourist days in a calendar year, you cannot re-enter as a tourist until the new calendar year begins (or you must apply for residency).

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🏥\|…only about 14% of people in Salinas have IESS general insurance?\|page=IESS\|cta=How IESS works →}}

	== Common Visa Run Options from the Peninsula ==		== Common Visa Run Options from the Peninsula ==
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	* [[Getting to Guayaquil]] — for flights		* [[Getting to Guayaquil]] — for flights
	* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides		* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides

			{{EW explore\|Visa Extension\|Residency\|Getting a Cédula\|ATM Fees and Limits\|Water Safety Ecuador\|Montañita}}
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Security and Safety on the Peninsula

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	=== Express Kidnapping ===		=== Express Kidnapping ===
	Express kidnapping — where someone is forced to withdraw money from ATMs — has occurred in Ecuador and cannot be excluded on the peninsula. The risk is higher at night and in isolated areas. Use ATMs in daylight and in busy locations. Avoid getting into unmarked taxis; use apps or known taxi services.		Express kidnapping — where someone is forced to withdraw money from ATMs — has occurred in Ecuador and cannot be excluded on the peninsula. The risk is higher at night and in isolated areas. Use ATMs in daylight and in busy locations. Avoid getting into unmarked taxis; use apps or known taxi services.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🏥\|…Hospital Básico Manglaralto is the nearest hospital for Montañita and Olón?\|page=Medical Services\|cta=Find a hospital →}}

	== What Not to Worry About ==		== What Not to Worry About ==
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	* [[Getting to Guayaquil]] — for emergency medical care beyond the peninsula		* [[Getting to Guayaquil]] — for emergency medical care beyond the peninsula
	* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides		* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides

			{{EW explore\|Natural Hazards on the Peninsula\|Buses Along the Ruta del Spondylus\|ATM Fees and Limits\|ATM Safety\|Water Safety Ecuador\|Montañita}}
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Visa Extension

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	The nearest Migración office to the Santa Elena Peninsula is in Santa Elena city (the provincial capital). Some processes can also be initiated at the Guayaquil Migración office. Check current office hours before going — they are typically Monday to Friday, business hours, and do not operate on weekends or holidays.		The nearest Migración office to the Santa Elena Peninsula is in Santa Elena city (the provincial capital). Some processes can also be initiated at the Guayaquil Migración office. Check current office hours before going — they are typically Monday to Friday, business hours, and do not operate on weekends or holidays.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=💵\|…Ecuador has used the US dollar as its currency since 2000?\|page=ATM & Banking\|cta=Money tips →}}

	== What to Bring ==		== What to Bring ==
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	* [[Residency]] — for long-term stays		* [[Residency]] — for long-term stays
	* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides		* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides

			{{EW explore\|Visa Runs\|Residency\|Getting a Cédula\|ATM Fees and Limits\|Water Safety Ecuador\|Montañita}}
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Tourist Visa (T-3)

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	* Evidence of sufficient funds (rarely enforced but technically required)		* Evidence of sufficient funds (rarely enforced but technically required)
	* No vaccination certificates are routinely required for entry from most origins		* No vaccination certificates are routinely required for entry from most origins

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=💵\|…Ecuador has used the US dollar as its currency since 2000?\|page=ATM & Banking\|cta=Money tips →}}

	== The 90-Day Stay ==		== The 90-Day Stay ==
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	* [[Getting a Cédula]] — next step after establishing residency		* [[Getting a Cédula]] — next step after establishing residency
	* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides		* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides

			{{EW explore\|Visa Extension\|Visa Runs\|Getting a Cédula\|What you can and can't do on a tourist visa\|ATM Fees and Limits\|Montañita}}
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Water Safety Ecuador

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	=== Filters ===		=== Filters ===
	A quality gravity filter or under-sink filter system can make tap water safe to drink. Brands such as Berkey and various ceramic filter systems are available. This is the most cost-effective long-term solution for residents who prefer not to manage botellón delivery.		A quality gravity filter or under-sink filter system can make tap water safe to drink. Brands such as Berkey and various ceramic filter systems are available. This is the most cost-effective long-term solution for residents who prefer not to manage botellón delivery.

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🧾\|…rubbish collection is now paid on the water bill, not the electricity bill?\|page=Paying Utilities\|cta=How the bills work →}}

	== Brushing Teeth & Cooking ==		== Brushing Teeth & Cooking ==
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	* [[Sun and Heat on the Peninsula]] — staying healthy in the climate		* [[Sun and Heat on the Peninsula]] — staying healthy in the climate
	* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides		* [[Portal:How-to Guides]] — all guides

			{{EW explore\|Food Safety on the Coast\|Sun and Heat on the Peninsula\|Finding a Doctor on the Peninsula\|Getting a Cédula\|Residency\|Montañita}}
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Tide Pool Exploring (La Peninsula)

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	\| '''La Chocolatera''' (Naval Base) \|\| Rocky intertidal with high marine biodiversity where two currents meet \|\| Entry via Naval Base with ID; free		\| '''La Chocolatera''' (Naval Base) \|\| Rocky intertidal with high marine biodiversity where two currents meet \|\| Entry via Naval Base with ID; free
	\|}		\|}

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🦅\|…the cliffs at La Rinconada are a favourite spot for seabirds and raptors?\|page=Birdwatching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|cta=Go birdwatching →}}

	== Tips ==		== Tips ==
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	* [[Snorkeling (La Peninsula)\|Snorkeling]] — underwater view of the same reef areas		* [[Snorkeling (La Peninsula)\|Snorkeling]] — underwater view of the same reef areas
	* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index		* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index

			{{EW explore\|Scuba Diving (La Peninsula)\|Snorkeling (La Peninsula)\|Whale Watching (La Peninsula)\|Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)\|Birdwatching (La Peninsula)\|Montañita}}
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Stargazing (La Peninsula)

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	\| '''Chipipe beach (Salinas)''' \|\| Moderate \|\| Bay side; some light pollution from Salinas and La Libertad		\| '''Chipipe beach (Salinas)''' \|\| Moderate \|\| Bay side; some light pollution from Salinas and La Libertad
	\|}		\|}

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=☀️\|…the peninsula is only about 2° south of the equator, so the midday sun is strong all year?\|page=Sun and Heat on the Peninsula\|cta=Stay safe in the sun →}}

	== Conditions ==		== Conditions ==
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index		* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index

			{{EW explore\|Beach Volleyball (La Peninsula)\|Birdwatching (La Peninsula)\|Cycling (La Peninsula)\|Deep Sea Fishing (La Peninsula)\|Fishing (La Peninsula)\|Montañita}}
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	[[Category:Outdoor Activities]]		[[Category:Outdoor Activities]]

Walking the Dog (La Peninsula)

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	\| '''[[Punta Blanca]]''' \|\| Remote, almost entirely empty — best for off-lead runs		\| '''[[Punta Blanca]]''' \|\| Remote, almost entirely empty — best for off-lead runs
	\|}		\|}

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🏜️\|…there are sand dunes near Chanduy you can sandboard down?\|page=Sandboarding (La Peninsula)\|cta=Try sandboarding →}}

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	* [[Running (La Peninsula)\|Running]] — same routes at a faster pace		* [[Running (La Peninsula)\|Running]] — same routes at a faster pace
	* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index		* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index

			{{EW explore\|Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)\|Beach Volleyball (La Peninsula)\|Birdwatching (La Peninsula)\|Cycling (La Peninsula)\|Deep Sea Fishing (La Peninsula)\|Montañita}}
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Skateboarding (La Peninsula)

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	* [[Running (La Peninsula)\|Running]] — same malecón		* [[Running (La Peninsula)\|Running]] — same malecón
	* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index		* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🌫️\|…the misty garúa season keeps the cloud forest above the coast green?\|page=Cloud Forest Trekking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|cta=Walk in the cloud forest →}}
			{{EW explore\|Running (La Peninsula)\|Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)\|Beach Volleyball (La Peninsula)\|Birdwatching (La Peninsula)\|Cycling (La Peninsula)\|Montañita}}
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Slacklining (La Peninsula)

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index		* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index

			{{EW dyk\|emoji=🌫️\|…the misty garúa season keeps the cloud forest above the coast green?\|page=Cloud Forest Trekking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|cta=Walk in the cloud forest →}}
			{{EW explore\|Beach Volleyball (La Peninsula)\|Birdwatching (La Peninsula)\|Cycling (La Peninsula)\|Deep Sea Fishing (La Peninsula)\|Fishing (La Peninsula)\|Montañita}}
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	\|Colonche = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|Colonche is a small rural parish (parroquia) in Santa Elena Canton, located inland from the coast in the dry…}}		\|Colonche = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|Colonche is a small rural parish (parroquia) in Santa Elena Canton, located inland from the coast in the dry…}}
	\|Cooperative Banks = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🏦\|Ecuador has a large and well-regulated cooperative banking sector.}}		\|Cooperative Banks = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🏦\|Ecuador has a large and well-regulated cooperative banking sector.}}
	\|Correos del Ecuador = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|📘\|Correos del Ecuador ~~is Ecuador's~~ state~~-owned~~ postal service.}}		\|Correos del Ecuador = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|📘\|Correos del Ecuador, the former state postal service, no longer operates — use private couriers or bus encomiendas.}}
	\|Culture & History (La Peninsula) = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|The Santa Elena Peninsula is one of the most historically and archaeologically significant territories in…}}		\|Culture & History (La Peninsula) = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|The Santa Elena Peninsula is one of the most historically and archaeologically significant territories in…}}
	\|Curia = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌴\|A small clifftop community between Olón and San José — quiet, elevated, and facing the open Pacific with views…}}		\|Curia = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌴\|A small clifftop community between Olón and San José — quiet, elevated, and facing the open Pacific with views…}}

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	\|Activities(Ruta del Spondylus) = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌴\|From the sheltered turquoise bay at Ayangue to the cloud forest at Ayampe, this coast packs more variety into…}}		\|Activities(Ruta del Spondylus) = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌴\|From the sheltered turquoise bay at Ayangue to the cloud forest at Ayampe, this coast packs more variety into…}}
	\|Aeropuerto General Ulpiano Páez = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|✈️\|~~Aeropuerto General Ulpiano Páez is the~~ airport ~~of Salinas~~.}}		\|Aeropuerto General Ulpiano Páez = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|✈️\|A US wartime air base in 1942, an international airport until 1962, rebuilt in 2014 — and quiet since 2018.}}
	\|Amantes de Sumpa = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🏺\|A 9,000-year-old embrace. The oldest documented cemetery in the Americas — and the most human story on the…}}		\|Amantes de Sumpa = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🏺\|A 9,000-year-old embrace. The oldest documented cemetery in the Americas — and the most human story on the…}}
	\|Ancon = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|Roads into Ancón pass through hilly terrain.}}		\|Ancon = {{#ifeq:{{{2\|h}}}\|e\|🌅\|Roads into Ancón pass through hilly terrain.}}