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Este-fan: Engagement design: header, Did-you-know card, Keep-exploring cards and Up-next banner
2026-10-22T07:15:28Z
<p>Engagement design: header, Did-you-know card, Keep-exploring cards and Up-next banner</p>
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Este-fan: Punta Blanca: on every Ruta del Spondylus bus route, north of Ballenita
2026-10-22T05:55:14Z
<p>Punta Blanca: on every Ruta del Spondylus bus route, north of Ballenita</p>
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<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom:12px;">[[Main Page|EcuaWiki]] › [[Portal:The Peninsula|The Peninsula]] › [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)|Outdoor Activities]] › Bodyboarding</div><br />
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:2.6em; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:2px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;">Bodyboarding <span style="font-style:italic; font-weight:normal; color:#5dc8e8;">La Península</span></div><br />
<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:0.9em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width:560px; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:24px;">The same breaks as surfing — same swell, same barrels at Chulluype — with less equipment, a shallower learning curve, and almost no queue.</div><br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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Bodyboarding (boogie boarding) uses the same breaks as surfing on the Santa Elena Peninsula. The main spots — Chulluype, Punta Blanca, and Mar Bravo — offer beach and reef breaks that work well for bodyboarders. The advantage over surfing is accessibility: no standing required, lower barrier to entry, and much shorter learning time.<br />
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Chulluype, in the [[Ballenita]] area, is the peninsula's most consistent break and the best all-round bodyboarding spot. The wave is powerful enough to be exciting but the beach is sandy, making wipeouts forgiving. Punta Blanca is more exposed and suited to those comfortable in larger surf.<br />
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The best conditions coincide with the surf season — December through April, when northwest swells arrive and water is warmest (24–28°C). The dry season (May–November) sees smaller, inconsistent swell.<br />
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== Spots ==<br />
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| '''Chulluype''' (Ballenita) || Beach/reef || All levels || Most consistent; same as the main surf break<br />
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| '''Punta Blanca''' || Beach break || Intermediate+ || More exposed; worth the trip in good swell<br />
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| '''Mar Bravo''' (Salinas) || Beach break || Beginner–intermediate || Powerful shorebreak; short rides, fun in small swell<br />
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| '''Chipipe''' (Salinas) || Beach break || Beginner || Bay side; gentle, small waves — best for first-timers<br />
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* '''Dec–Apr:''' Best swell, warmest water — peak bodyboarding season<br />
* '''May–Nov:''' Smaller, less consistent swell; cooler water (19–22°C); fewer people<br />
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== Getting There ==<br />
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* Chulluype / Ballenita: Bus from [[La Libertad]] to Ballenita (ask for Chulluype)<br />
* Punta Blanca: [[Taxis and Taxi Apps|Taxi]] from La Libertad ($10–15)<br />
* Mar Bravo: Within walking distance of Salinas centro<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Surfing (La Peninsula)|Surfing]] — same breaks, standing up<br />
* [[Swimming (La Peninsula)|Swimming]] — for non-surfing beach use<br />
* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index<br />
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[[Category:Outdoor Activities]]<br />
[[Category:Water Sports]]<br />
[[Category:La Peninsula]]<br />
[[Category:Peninsula]]<br />
[[Category:Ballenita]]<br />
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