Horseback Riding (La Peninsula) - Revision history

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	The '''outskirts of Santa Elena canton''' (rural parishes of Colonche and the interior) also have trails used by local riders, though these are not developed for tourism.		The '''outskirts of Santa Elena canton''' (rural parishes of Colonche and the interior) also have trails used by local riders, though these are not developed for tourism.

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	* [[Punta Blanca]] — Beach and location guide		* [[Punta Blanca]] — Beach and location guide
	* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index		* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index

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Este-fan: Punta Blanca beach is about 1.3 km long (PDOT Santa Elena)

2026-10-22T06:03:26Z

Punta Blanca beach is about 1.3 km long (PDOT Santa Elena)

Este-fan: Punta Blanca: on every Ruta del Spondylus bus route, north of Ballenita

2026-10-22T05:55:15Z

Punta Blanca: on every Ruta del Spondylus bus route, north of Ballenita

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	== Getting There ==		== Getting There ==
	Punta Blanca is ~~approximately 30 km~~ north of ~~Salinas along~~ the ~~coastal road~~. Access by [[Taxis and Taxi Apps\|taxi]] from La Libertad (approximately $10–15 one way) or by bus toward Santa Elena / Colonche and ask to be let off at Punta Blanca.		Punta Blanca is just north of Ballenita on the Ruta del Spondylus. Access by any Ruta del Spondylus bus, or by [[Taxis and Taxi Apps\|taxi]] from La Libertad (approximately $10–15 one way) or by bus toward Santa Elena / Colonche and ask to be let off at Punta Blanca.

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

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<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:2.6em; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:2px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;">Horseback Riding <span style="font-style:italic; font-weight:normal; color:#ce93d8;">La Península</span></div>
<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;">Beach rides at low tide on Punta Blanca's 3.7 km white-cliff beach, and trails around the outskirts of Santa Elena canton — horses are part of everyday rural life here.</div>
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== Where to Ride ==

'''[[Punta Blanca]]''' is the primary destination for horseback riding on the peninsula. The beach is 3.7 km long, white-cliffed, and largely empty even in high season — low tide reveals a wide flat sand shelf ideal for riding. Local operators at Punta Blanca offer horses for hire, primarily for beach rides.

The '''outskirts of Santa Elena canton''' (rural parishes of Colonche and the interior) also have trails used by local riders, though these are not developed for tourism.

== Operators ==
Informal operators at Punta Blanca hire out horses by the hour. Arrange at the beach — pricing is negotiable but typically $10–20/hour. Quality of horses and equipment varies; inspect before riding.

== Getting There ==
Punta Blanca is approximately 30 km north of Salinas along the coastal road. Access by [[Taxis and Taxi Apps|taxi]] from La Libertad (approximately $10–15 one way) or by bus toward Santa Elena / Colonche and ask to be let off at Punta Blanca.

== See Also ==
* [[Punta Blanca]] — Beach and location guide
* [[Outdoor Activities (La Peninsula)]] — full activities index

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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]] › Horseback Riding</div>		<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]] › Horseback Riding</div>
	<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:2.6em; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:2px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;">Horseback Riding <span style="font-style:italic; font-weight:normal; color:#ce93d8;">La Península</span></div>		<div style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:2.6em; font-weight:bold; letter-spacing:2px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px;">Horseback Riding <span style="font-style:italic; font-weight:normal; color:#ce93d8;">La Península</span></div>
	<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;">Beach rides at low tide on Punta Blanca's 3.7 km white-cliff beach, and trails around the outskirts of Santa Elena canton — horses are part of everyday rural life here.</div>		<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;">Beach rides at low tide on Punta Blanca's 1.3 km white-cliff beach, and trails around the outskirts of Santa Elena canton — horses are part of everyday rural life here.</div>
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	== Where to Ride ==		== Where to Ride ==

	'''[[Punta Blanca]]''' is the primary destination for horseback riding on the peninsula. The beach is 3.7 km long, white-cliffed, and largely empty even in high season — low tide reveals a wide flat sand shelf ideal for riding. Local operators at Punta Blanca offer horses for hire, primarily for beach rides.		'''[[Punta Blanca]]''' is the primary destination for horseback riding on the peninsula. The beach is 1.3 km long, white-cliffed, and largely empty even in high season — low tide reveals a wide flat sand shelf ideal for riding. Local operators at Punta Blanca offer horses for hire, primarily for beach rides.

	The '''outskirts of Santa Elena canton''' (rural parishes of Colonche and the interior) also have trails used by local riders, though these are not developed for tourism.		The '''outskirts of Santa Elena canton''' (rural parishes of Colonche and the interior) also have trails used by local riders, though these are not developed for tourism.

Horseback Riding (La Peninsula) - Revision history

Este-fan: Engagement design: header, Did-you-know card, Keep-exploring cards and Up-next banner

Este-fan: Punta Blanca beach is about 1.3 km long (PDOT Santa Elena)

Este-fan: Punta Blanca: on every Ruta del Spondylus bus route, north of Ballenita

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