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	The Santa Elena Peninsula and the Ruta del Spondylus offer an extraordinary range of places to explore — from dramatic coastal cliffs and protected marine reserves to historic heritage sites, artisanal fishing villages, and lush cloud forests.		The Santa Elena Peninsula and the Ruta del Spondylus offer an extraordinary range of places to explore — from dramatic coastal cliffs and protected marine reserves to historic heritage sites, artisanal fishing villages, and lush cloud forests.
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 * [[Montañita Main Break]] — Premier surf break
 * [[Montañita Point]] — Point break
 == See Also ==

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ECUAWIKI › PORTALS › PLACES TO VISIT

The Santa Elena Peninsula and the Ruta del Spondylus offer an extraordinary range of places to explore — from dramatic coastal cliffs and protected marine reserves to historic heritage sites, artisanal fishing villages, and lush cloud forests.

== Beaches and Bays ==

* [[Salinas Beach]] — The classic resort beach
* [[Chipipe]] — Calm family beach in Salinas
* [[Playa de Chipipe(Salinas)]] — Beach at Chipipe
* [[Mar Bravo]] — The rough, dramatic western beach
* [[Playa Rosada]] — Pink-sand beach
* [[Ayangue Bay]] — Protected snorkeling bay
* [[Playa Acapulco]] — Sandy beach
* [[Playa Las Conchas]] — Scenic beach
* [[Playa Manglaralto]] — Northern coastal beach
* [[San José Beach]] — Quiet beach community
* [[Las Tunas Beach]] — Relaxed beach between Manglaralto and Montañita
* [[Olón Beach]] — Beautiful northern beach
* [[Ayampe Beach]] — Village beach at end of Peninsula route
* [[Playa de San Lorenzo (Salinas)]] — San Lorenzo beach area

== Nature and Natural Attractions ==

* [[REMACOPSE]] / La Chocolatera — Marine reserve and sea lions
* [[Loma Alta Ecological Reserve]] — Cloud and dry forest reserve
* [[Manglaralto Estuary]] — Mangrove estuary
* [[Punta Carnero]] — Dramatic headland
* [[Punta Centinela]] — Clifftop viewpoint
* [[La Rinconada Cliffs]] — White coastal cliffs
* [[White Cliffs]] — Dramatic geological formation
* [[Chanduy Salt Flats]] — Artisanal salt production and birds
* [[Ancón Dry Forest]] — Dry forest habitat
* [[Ayampe Cloud Forest]] — Lush highland forest
* [[Río Ayampe]] — Coastal river
* [[Farallón Dillon]] — Rocky offshore formation
* [[Acantilados / Geosite]] — Geological clifftop feature

== Heritage and Culture ==

* [[Parque Histórico Ancón]] — Oil heritage and archaeological site
* [[Amantes de Sumpa Museum]] — 3,500-year-old burial site
* [[Iglesia San José de Ancón]] — Heritage church
* [[Iglesia de las Conchas]] — Shell-decorated chapel
* [[Culture & History (La Peninsula)]] — Overview

== Viewpoints and Landmarks ==

* [[Olón Church Mirador]] — Iconic clifftop chapel
* [[El Mirador]] — La Libertad viewpoint
* [[Mirador Caracol]] — Spiral viewpoint tower
* [[Curia Clifftop]] — Elevated church viewpoint
* [[Malecón de Salinas]] — Salinas beachfront promenade
* [[Malecón de Anconcito]] — Fishing port waterfront

== Towns and Communities ==

* [[Salinas]] — Beach resort city
* [[La Libertad (canton)|La Libertad]] — Commercial hub
* [[Montañita]] — Surf village
* [[Ayangue]] — Fishing village and bay
* [[Chipipe]] — Salinas neighborhood
* [[Colonche]] — Inland rural community
* [[Santa Elena (town)]] — Provincial capital
* [[Fines de Semana en Punta Blanca|Punta Blanca]] — Weekend beach destination

== Surf Breaks ==

* [[Montañita Main Break]] — Premier surf break
* [[Montañita Point]] — Point break

== See Also ==
* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]]
* [[Outdoor Activities (Ruta del Spondylus)]]
* [[Portal:Sports in La Peninsula]]

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