Linea 11
| 🚌 Línea 11 | |
|---|---|
| Route | La Libertad ↔ Salinas (via Chipipe) |
| Canton | La Libertad / Salinas |
| Fare | $0.35 (adults) · $0.17 (students & seniors) |
| Frequency | Every 10–15 minutes during peak hours |
| Operating hours | Approximately 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
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Línea 11 is a public bus route connecting La Libertad and the tourist beach areas of Salinas (particularly Chipipe and the Malecón). It is one of the most frequently used routes on the peninsula, linking the commercial hub of La Libertad with the coastal tourism strip of Salinas.
Route
The route runs westward from central La Libertad through the main arterial roads toward the Salinas beaches. This is the primary route for locals commuting from La Libertad to work in Salinas's hospitality and service economy.
Key Stops
| # | Referential Stop | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminal / Mercado La Libertad | Origin — La Libertad |
| 2 | Paseo Shopping | Major transfer point and shopping mall |
| 3 | CNEL / Avenida principal | Entering Salinas corridor |
| 4 | Supermaxi Salinas | Major supermarket; reliable landmark |
| 5 | Estadio Camilo Gallegos | Salinas football stadium |
| 6 | Centro Salinas | Salinas city centre |
| 7 | Municipio Salinas | City hall |
| 8 | Parque de Chipipe | Chipipe neighbourhood park |
| 9 | Iglesia Chipipe | Church stop |
| 10 | Malecón Salinas (Chipipe end) | Beach entry — western end of the malecón |
Chipipe and the Malecón
Chipipe is the quieter, more residential end of the Salinas beach strip. The malecón (seafront promenade) extends from Chipipe eastward through the main tourist area. This bus route deposits passengers at the Chipipe end; for the commercial malecón, continue east on foot or by taxi.
Fares
- Adults: $0.35
- Students and seniors: $0.17
- Pay the driver directly when boarding
See Also
- Linea 7 — peninsula main east-west route
- Linea 13 — alternate route
- Salinas — canton guide
- Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula