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{{Infobox | |||
| title = 🚌 Línea 7 | |||
| label1 = Operator | |||
| data1 = Cooperativa de Transporte Peninsular | |||
| label2 = Route | |||
| data2 = Salinas (Fuerte Militar) ↔ Chuyuipe (via Santa Elena) | |||
| label3 = Status | |||
| data3 = ✅ Active | |||
| label4 = Fare | |||
| data4 = $0.35 | |||
| label5 = Frequency | |||
| data5 = Every 15 minutes | |||
| label6 = First bus | |||
| data6 = 5:30 AM | |||
| label7 = Last bus | |||
| data7 = 8:00 PM | |||
| label8 = Cities served | |||
| data8 = Salinas · La Libertad · Santa Elena · Ballenita · Chuyuipe | |||
}} | |||
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'''Línea 7''' is one of the main public bus routes on the Santa Elena Peninsula. It runs the full length of the peninsula, connecting the western tip at the '''Fuerte Militar (Military Base) in Salinas''' all the way east to the coastal village of '''Chuyuipe''', passing through La Libertad, Santa Elena, and Ballenita along the way. | |||
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The route operates '''both directions''' throughout the day, making it the primary link between Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, and the communities further east. | |||
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{{ambox|type=notice|text=The stops listed on this page are '''referential landmarks''', not official fixed stops. In practice, Línea 7 buses will stop at any point along the route to pick up or drop off passengers, unless prohibited by traffic rules. Wave the bus down from the roadside and ask the driver to let you off wherever you need.}} | |||
== Quick Facts == <!--T:6--> | |||
{ | <!--T:6--> | ||
| | {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%" | ||
| | ! colspan="2" style="background:#1a6b3a; color:white; text-align:center;" | 🚌 Línea 7 — At a Glance | ||
| | |- | ||
| | ! Fare | ||
| $0.35 (adults) · $0.17 (students & seniors) | |||
| | |- | ||
! Frequency | |||
| Every 15 minutes | |||
|- | |||
! Operating Hours | |||
| 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM (last bus) | |||
|- | |||
! How to board | |||
| Wait at a '''parada''' (bus stop), or wave the bus down on less busy stretches of road | |||
|- | |||
! Payment | |||
| Pay the driver directly — exact change preferred. Drivers rarely have change for bills over $5. | |||
|- | |||
! Tip | |||
| Bus frequency drops significantly after 7:00 PM. Plan accordingly. | |||
|} | |||
== Direction 1: Salinas → Chuyuipe == <!--T:7--> | |||
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This direction starts at the '''Fuerte Militar (Military Base)''' at the western tip of Salinas and travels east through La Libertad, Santa Elena, and Ballenita before ending at '''Chuyuipe Bus Station'''. | |||
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%" | |||
! # !! Referential Stop !! Notes | |||
|- | |||
| 1 || '''Fuerte Militar, Salinas''' || '''Origin''' — Western terminus. Military base gate. | |||
|- | |||
| 2 || Hotel Caridi || Salinas waterfront area | |||
|- | |||
| 3 || Edificio Solana || – | |||
|- | |||
| 4 || Municipio / Parque de Chipipe || Salinas city hall and Chipipe park | |||
|- | |||
| 5 || Cruz Roja Salinas || Red Cross office | |||
|- | |||
| 6 || Lojanita || – | |||
|- | |||
| 7 || Mi Comisariato Jr. || Supermarket stop | |||
|- | |||
| 8 || Rocabar || – | |||
|- | |||
| 9 || Banco Pichincha || Bank; reliable ATM stop | |||
|- | |||
| 10 || Parque Sindicato de Sales / Hotel Galería || – | |||
|- | |||
| 11 || Mercado Salinas || Salinas market | |||
|- | |||
| 12 || Church on the Beach || Polideportivo Benjamín Carreón nearby | |||
|- | |||
| 13 || Antigua Toma de Agua || Historic water intake landmark | |||
|- | |||
| 14 || Sogale || – | |||
|- | |||
| 15 || Colegio Rubíra || School stop | |||
|- | |||
| 16 || Gasolinera Petroecuador / Puerto Pesquero Santa Rosa || Fuel station and fishing port | |||
|- | |||
| 17 || Tía Santa Rosa || Supermarket | |||
|- | |||
| 18 || Parque Central Santa Rosa || Santa Rosa neighbourhood park | |||
|- | |||
| 19 || Escuela Dolores Cabrera Santa Rosa || Primary school | |||
|- | |||
| 20 || Escuela del Pacífico / Comisariato Mini || School and small supermarket | |||
|- | |||
| 21 || Tuti || – | |||
|- | |||
| 22 || Fiscalía de Salinas || Attorney General's office | |||
|- | |||
| 23 || Supermaxi Salinas || Large supermarket; major landmark | |||
|- | |||
| 24 || Estadio Camilo Gallegos Lara || Salinas football stadium | |||
|- | |||
| 25 || Lai || – | |||
|- | |||
| 26 || Puerta del Sol / TV Cable Xtrim || – | |||
|- | |||
| 27 || Telconet || – | |||
|- | |||
| 28 || Ambacar || Car dealership area | |||
|- | |||
| 29 || Colegio Técnico Muey / Titan || School stop | |||
|- | |||
| 30 || CAC / Clínica Granados || Medical clinic | |||
|- | |||
| 31 || Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy || Shopping mall; major transfer point | |||
|- | |||
| 32 || IESS Centro de Especialidades || Social security medical centre | |||
|- | |||
| 33 || 7 Esquinas || Seven-corners junction | |||
|- | |||
| 34 || Gigantes del Pacífico || – | |||
|- | |||
| 35 || Cyber Cocoa || – | |||
|- | |||
| 36 || Buenaventura Moreno || – | |||
|- | |||
| 37 || Cooperativa Policía Nacional / IESS Centro Especialidades || – | |||
|- | |||
| 38 || Mercado La Libertad || La Libertad central market | |||
|- | |||
| 39 || Mercado de Mariscos || Seafood market | |||
|- | |||
| 40 || Maderera Ávila || Timber yard | |||
|- | |||
| 41 || Ferretería Chaltén || Hardware store | |||
|- | |||
| 42 || Keramikos || – | |||
|- | |||
| 43 || GRAIMAN || – | |||
|- | |||
| 44 || Refinería || Oil refinery landmark | |||
|- | |||
| 45 || CNEL || Electricity company | |||
|- | |||
| 46 || AUTODUNAM || – | |||
|- | |||
| 47 || Gasolinera CLP || Fuel station | |||
|- | |||
| 48 || UPSE || Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena | |||
|- | |||
| 49 || Julipos || – | |||
|- | |||
| 50 || Amantes de Sumpa || Archaeological museum area | |||
|- | |||
| 51 || Gasolinera Primax || Fuel station | |||
|- | |||
| 52 || Terminal CICA || – | |||
|- | |||
| 53 || Parque Central Santa Elena / Municipio || Santa Elena city hall and main park | |||
|- | |||
| 54 || Mercado Santa Elena / La Bahía || Santa Elena market | |||
|- | |||
| 55 || Colegio Teodoro Wolf || School | |||
|- | |||
| 56 || Colegio GOC || School | |||
|- | |||
| 57 || [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)|Terminal Terrestre Sumpa]] || Inter-provincial bus terminal — connections to Guayaquil, Quito, and beyond | |||
|- | |||
| 58 || Mi Comisariato Ballenita || Supermarket, Ballenita | |||
|- | |||
| 59 || Iglesia de Ballenita || Ballenita church | |||
|- | |||
| 60 || Malecón de Ballenita / Mirador || Ballenita seafront and viewpoint | |||
|- | |||
| 61 || Lubricadora Brimar Ballenita || – | |||
|- | |||
| 62 || '''Chuyuipe Bus Station''' || '''End of route''' | |||
|} | |||
=== Map: Salinas → Chuyuipe === <!--T:10--> | |||
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== Direction 2: Chuyuipe → Salinas == <!--T:12--> | |||
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This direction runs the reverse journey, starting from '''Chuyuipe Bus Station''' and ending at the '''Fuerte Militar (Military Base)''' in Salinas. Note that some stops in La Libertad differ slightly from Direction 1 due to one-way streets. | |||
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%" | |||
! # !! Referential Stop !! Notes | |||
|- | |||
| 1 || '''Chuyuipe Bus Station''' || '''Origin''' | |||
|- | |||
| 2 || Lubricadora Brimar Ballenita || – | |||
|- | |||
| 3 || Malecón de Ballenita / Mirador || Ballenita seafront and viewpoint | |||
|- | |||
| 4 || Iglesia de Ballenita || Ballenita church | |||
|- | |||
| 5 || Mi Comisariato Ballenita || Supermarket | |||
|- | |||
| 6 || [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)|Terminal Terrestre Sumpa]] || Inter-provincial bus terminal | |||
|- | |||
| 7 || Colegio Guillermo Ordóñez || School | |||
|- | |||
| 8 || Colegio Teodoro Wolf || School | |||
|- | |||
| 9 || Mercado La Bahía || Santa Elena market | |||
|- | |||
| 10 || Parque Central Santa Elena / Municipio || Santa Elena city hall and main park | |||
|- | |||
| 11 || Carnisariato Piedra Santa Elena || – | |||
|- | |||
| 12 || Registro de la Propiedad Santa Elena || Property registry office | |||
|- | |||
| 13 || Gasolinera Primax || Fuel station | |||
|- | |||
| 14 || Amantes de Sumpa || Archaeological museum area | |||
|- | |||
| 15 || Julipos || – | |||
|- | |||
| 16 || UPSE || Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena | |||
|- | |||
| 17 || Gasolinera CLP || Fuel station | |||
|- | |||
| 18 || AUTODUNAM || – | |||
|- | |||
| 19 || CNEL La Libertad || Electricity company | |||
|- | |||
| 20 || Refinería || Oil refinery landmark | |||
|- | |||
| 21 || GRAIMAN || – | |||
|- | |||
| 22 || Mercado La Libertad || La Libertad central market | |||
|- | |||
| 23 || CC. Buenaventura Moreno || – | |||
|- | |||
| 24 || Iglesia La Nueva Jerusalén || – | |||
|- | |||
| 25 || Dispensario IESS Centro Especialidades || Social security medical centre | |||
|- | |||
| 26 || Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy || Shopping mall; major transfer point | |||
|- | |||
| 27 || CAC / Clínica Granados || Medical clinic | |||
|- | |||
| 28 || Colegio Técnico Muey / Titan / Aguapen || School stop | |||
|- | |||
| 29 || Ambacar || Car dealership area | |||
|- | |||
| 30 || Telconet || – | |||
|- | |||
| 31 || Puerta del Sol / Xtrim / Qrar || – | |||
|- | |||
| 32 || Lai Peluquería || – | |||
|- | |||
| 33 || Estadio Camilo Gallegos Salinas || Salinas football stadium | |||
|- | |||
| 34 || Supermaxi Salinas || Large supermarket; major landmark | |||
|- | |||
| 35 || Fiscalía de Salinas / UTPL || Attorney General's office | |||
|- | |||
| 36 || Tuti Salinas || – | |||
|- | |||
| 37 || Escuela del Pacífico / Comisariato Mini Santa Rosa || School and small supermarket | |||
|- | |||
| 38 || Escuela Dolores Elena Cabrera Santa Rosa || Primary school | |||
|- | |||
| 39 || Parque Central Santa Rosa || Santa Rosa neighbourhood park | |||
|- | |||
| 40 || Tía Santa Rosa || Supermarket | |||
|- | |||
| 41 || Puerto Pesquero Santa Rosa / UPC || Fishing port and police post | |||
|- | |||
| 42 || Colegio Rubíra || School stop | |||
|- | |||
| 43 || Sogale / Gasolinera O&S || Fuel station | |||
|- | |||
| 44 || Toma de Agua || Historic water intake landmark | |||
|- | |||
| 45 || Church on the Beach / Polideportivo Benjamín Carreón || – | |||
|- | |||
| 46 || Mercado de Salinas || Salinas market | |||
|- | |||
| 47 || Parque Sindicato de Sales / Hotel Galería || – | |||
|- | |||
| 48 || Banco Pichincha || Bank; reliable ATM stop | |||
|- | |||
| 49 || Hotel Salinas || – | |||
|- | |||
| 50 || Barrio Bazán / Kalinka || – | |||
|- | |||
| 51 || Mi Comisariato Jr. || Supermarket stop | |||
|- | |||
| 52 || Club de Leones || – | |||
|- | |||
| 53 || Parque Enríquez Gallo || – | |||
|- | |||
| 54 || Municipio Salinas / Parque de Chipipe / Iglesia || City hall, Chipipe park, and church | |||
|- | |||
| 55 || Edificio Solana || – | |||
|- | |||
| 56 || Hotel Amira || – | |||
|- | |||
| 57 || '''Fuerte Militar, Salinas''' || '''End of route''' — Western terminus | |||
|} | |||
=== Map: Chuyuipe → Salinas === <!--T:15--> | |||
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<iframe style="width: 100%; height: 350px; border: 0; border-radius: 6px;" allowfullscreen allow="geolocation" src="//umap.openstreetmap.fr/es/map/linea-7-direccion-chuyuipe-salinas_1416242?scaleControl=false&miniMap=false&scrollWheelZoom=false&zoomControl=true&editMode=disabled&moreControl=true&searchControl=null&tilelayersControl=null&embedControl=null&datalayersControl=true&onLoadPanel=none&captionBar=false&captionMenus=true"></iframe> | |||
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== | == Key Stops & Landmarks == <!--T:17--> | ||
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These are the most useful reference points for newcomers and visitors: | |||
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%" | {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%" | ||
! | ! Landmark !! Why it matters | ||
|- | |||
| [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)|Terminal Terrestre Sumpa]] || Main inter-provincial bus terminal. Catch connections here to Guayaquil, Quito, and other provinces. | |||
|- | |||
| Paseo Shopping (La Libertad) || Large mall, easy to spot. Good transfer point. | |||
|- | |||
| UPSE || The main university — a busy, easy-to-identify stop. | |||
|- | |||
| Supermaxi Salinas || Large supermarket, major landmark in Salinas. | |||
|- | |||
| Mercado La Libertad || La Libertad's central market — high footfall, frequent service. | |||
|- | |||
| Fuerte Militar, Salinas || Western terminus. The bus starts and ends here on the Salinas side. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Chuyuipe Bus Station || Eastern terminus. | ||
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|} | |} | ||
== | == Tips for Riding Línea 7 == <!--T:20--> | ||
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* ''' | * '''Fare:''' $0.35 for adults; $0.17 for students and seniors. Pay the driver when boarding. | ||
* ''' | * '''Change:''' Drivers rarely carry change for bills over $5. Bring coins or small bills (25¢, 50¢, $1). | ||
* '''Boarding:''' The bus will stop anywhere along the route — just wave it down from the roadside. The landmarks listed on this page are referential guides, not official fixed stops. | |||
* '''Frequency:''' A bus every 15 minutes. After 7:00 PM, service becomes less frequent. | |||
* '''Hours:''' First bus at 5:30 AM, last bus at 8:00 PM. | |||
* '''Safety:''' Only use buses with visible registration numbers. At night, consider a registered taxi instead. | |||
* '''Transfers:''' At [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)|Terminal Sumpa]] you can transfer to inter-provincial buses. At Paseo Shopping or Mercado La Libertad, you can connect to other local lines. | |||
== See Also == <!--T:22--> | |||
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* | * [[Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula]] | ||
* | * [[Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Santa Elena)]] | ||
* | * [[Taxis and Taxi Apps]] | ||
* | * [[Buses Along the Ruta del Spondylus]] | ||
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[[Category:Bus Routes]] | [[Category:Bus Routes]] | ||
[[Category:Salinas]] | [[Category:Salinas]] | ||
[[Category:La Libertad]] | [[Category:La Libertad]] | ||
[[Category:Santa Elena]] | [[Category:Santa Elena]] | ||
[[Category:Transportation]] | |||
[[Category:La Peninsula]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:34, 2 June 2026
| 🚌 Línea 7 | |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cooperativa de Transporte Peninsular |
| Route | Salinas (Fuerte Militar) ↔ Chuyuipe (via Santa Elena) |
| Status | ✅ Active |
| Fare | $0.35 |
| Frequency | Every 15 minutes |
| First bus | 5:30 AM |
| Last bus | 8:00 PM |
| Cities served | Salinas · La Libertad · Santa Elena · Ballenita · Chuyuipe |
Línea 7 is one of the main public bus routes on the Santa Elena Peninsula. It runs the full length of the peninsula, connecting the western tip at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) in Salinas all the way east to the coastal village of Chuyuipe, passing through La Libertad, Santa Elena, and Ballenita along the way.
The route operates both directions throughout the day, making it the primary link between Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, and the communities further east.
| ℹ️ The stops listed on this page are referential landmarks, not official fixed stops. In practice, Línea 7 buses will stop at any point along the route to pick up or drop off passengers, unless prohibited by traffic rules. Wave the bus down from the roadside and ask the driver to let you off wherever you need. |
Quick Facts
| 🚌 Línea 7 — At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Fare | $0.35 (adults) · $0.17 (students & seniors) |
| Frequency | Every 15 minutes |
| Operating Hours | 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM (last bus) |
| How to board | Wait at a parada (bus stop), or wave the bus down on less busy stretches of road |
| Payment | Pay the driver directly — exact change preferred. Drivers rarely have change for bills over $5. |
| Tip | Bus frequency drops significantly after 7:00 PM. Plan accordingly. |
Direction 1: Salinas → Chuyuipe
This direction starts at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) at the western tip of Salinas and travels east through La Libertad, Santa Elena, and Ballenita before ending at Chuyuipe Bus Station.
| # | Referential Stop | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuerte Militar, Salinas | Origin — Western terminus. Military base gate. |
| 2 | Hotel Caridi | Salinas waterfront area |
| 3 | Edificio Solana | – |
| 4 | Municipio / Parque de Chipipe | Salinas city hall and Chipipe park |
| 5 | Cruz Roja Salinas | Red Cross office |
| 6 | Lojanita | – |
| 7 | Mi Comisariato Jr. | Supermarket stop |
| 8 | Rocabar | – |
| 9 | Banco Pichincha | Bank; reliable ATM stop |
| 10 | Parque Sindicato de Sales / Hotel Galería | – |
| 11 | Mercado Salinas | Salinas market |
| 12 | Church on the Beach | Polideportivo Benjamín Carreón nearby |
| 13 | Antigua Toma de Agua | Historic water intake landmark |
| 14 | Sogale | – |
| 15 | Colegio Rubíra | School stop |
| 16 | Gasolinera Petroecuador / Puerto Pesquero Santa Rosa | Fuel station and fishing port |
| 17 | Tía Santa Rosa | Supermarket |
| 18 | Parque Central Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa neighbourhood park |
| 19 | Escuela Dolores Cabrera Santa Rosa | Primary school |
| 20 | Escuela del Pacífico / Comisariato Mini | School and small supermarket |
| 21 | Tuti | – |
| 22 | Fiscalía de Salinas | Attorney General's office |
| 23 | Supermaxi Salinas | Large supermarket; major landmark |
| 24 | Estadio Camilo Gallegos Lara | Salinas football stadium |
| 25 | Lai | – |
| 26 | Puerta del Sol / TV Cable Xtrim | – |
| 27 | Telconet | – |
| 28 | Ambacar | Car dealership area |
| 29 | Colegio Técnico Muey / Titan | School stop |
| 30 | CAC / Clínica Granados | Medical clinic |
| 31 | Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy | Shopping mall; major transfer point |
| 32 | IESS Centro de Especialidades | Social security medical centre |
| 33 | 7 Esquinas | Seven-corners junction |
| 34 | Gigantes del Pacífico | – |
| 35 | Cyber Cocoa | – |
| 36 | Buenaventura Moreno | – |
| 37 | Cooperativa Policía Nacional / IESS Centro Especialidades | – |
| 38 | Mercado La Libertad | La Libertad central market |
| 39 | Mercado de Mariscos | Seafood market |
| 40 | Maderera Ávila | Timber yard |
| 41 | Ferretería Chaltén | Hardware store |
| 42 | Keramikos | – |
| 43 | GRAIMAN | – |
| 44 | Refinería | Oil refinery landmark |
| 45 | CNEL | Electricity company |
| 46 | AUTODUNAM | – |
| 47 | Gasolinera CLP | Fuel station |
| 48 | UPSE | Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena |
| 49 | Julipos | – |
| 50 | Amantes de Sumpa | Archaeological museum area |
| 51 | Gasolinera Primax | Fuel station |
| 52 | Terminal CICA | – |
| 53 | Parque Central Santa Elena / Municipio | Santa Elena city hall and main park |
| 54 | Mercado Santa Elena / La Bahía | Santa Elena market |
| 55 | Colegio Teodoro Wolf | School |
| 56 | Colegio GOC | School |
| 57 | Terminal Terrestre Sumpa | Inter-provincial bus terminal — connections to Guayaquil, Quito, and beyond |
| 58 | Mi Comisariato Ballenita | Supermarket, Ballenita |
| 59 | Iglesia de Ballenita | Ballenita church |
| 60 | Malecón de Ballenita / Mirador | Ballenita seafront and viewpoint |
| 61 | Lubricadora Brimar Ballenita | – |
| 62 | Chuyuipe Bus Station | End of route |
Map: Salinas → Chuyuipe
Direction 2: Chuyuipe → Salinas
This direction runs the reverse journey, starting from Chuyuipe Bus Station and ending at the Fuerte Militar (Military Base) in Salinas. Note that some stops in La Libertad differ slightly from Direction 1 due to one-way streets.
| # | Referential Stop | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuyuipe Bus Station | Origin |
| 2 | Lubricadora Brimar Ballenita | – |
| 3 | Malecón de Ballenita / Mirador | Ballenita seafront and viewpoint |
| 4 | Iglesia de Ballenita | Ballenita church |
| 5 | Mi Comisariato Ballenita | Supermarket |
| 6 | Terminal Terrestre Sumpa | Inter-provincial bus terminal |
| 7 | Colegio Guillermo Ordóñez | School |
| 8 | Colegio Teodoro Wolf | School |
| 9 | Mercado La Bahía | Santa Elena market |
| 10 | Parque Central Santa Elena / Municipio | Santa Elena city hall and main park |
| 11 | Carnisariato Piedra Santa Elena | – |
| 12 | Registro de la Propiedad Santa Elena | Property registry office |
| 13 | Gasolinera Primax | Fuel station |
| 14 | Amantes de Sumpa | Archaeological museum area |
| 15 | Julipos | – |
| 16 | UPSE | Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena |
| 17 | Gasolinera CLP | Fuel station |
| 18 | AUTODUNAM | – |
| 19 | CNEL La Libertad | Electricity company |
| 20 | Refinería | Oil refinery landmark |
| 21 | GRAIMAN | – |
| 22 | Mercado La Libertad | La Libertad central market |
| 23 | CC. Buenaventura Moreno | – |
| 24 | Iglesia La Nueva Jerusalén | – |
| 25 | Dispensario IESS Centro Especialidades | Social security medical centre |
| 26 | Paseo Shopping / Colegio Kennedy | Shopping mall; major transfer point |
| 27 | CAC / Clínica Granados | Medical clinic |
| 28 | Colegio Técnico Muey / Titan / Aguapen | School stop |
| 29 | Ambacar | Car dealership area |
| 30 | Telconet | – |
| 31 | Puerta del Sol / Xtrim / Qrar | – |
| 32 | Lai Peluquería | – |
| 33 | Estadio Camilo Gallegos Salinas | Salinas football stadium |
| 34 | Supermaxi Salinas | Large supermarket; major landmark |
| 35 | Fiscalía de Salinas / UTPL | Attorney General's office |
| 36 | Tuti Salinas | – |
| 37 | Escuela del Pacífico / Comisariato Mini Santa Rosa | School and small supermarket |
| 38 | Escuela Dolores Elena Cabrera Santa Rosa | Primary school |
| 39 | Parque Central Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa neighbourhood park |
| 40 | Tía Santa Rosa | Supermarket |
| 41 | Puerto Pesquero Santa Rosa / UPC | Fishing port and police post |
| 42 | Colegio Rubíra | School stop |
| 43 | Sogale / Gasolinera O&S | Fuel station |
| 44 | Toma de Agua | Historic water intake landmark |
| 45 | Church on the Beach / Polideportivo Benjamín Carreón | – |
| 46 | Mercado de Salinas | Salinas market |
| 47 | Parque Sindicato de Sales / Hotel Galería | – |
| 48 | Banco Pichincha | Bank; reliable ATM stop |
| 49 | Hotel Salinas | – |
| 50 | Barrio Bazán / Kalinka | – |
| 51 | Mi Comisariato Jr. | Supermarket stop |
| 52 | Club de Leones | – |
| 53 | Parque Enríquez Gallo | – |
| 54 | Municipio Salinas / Parque de Chipipe / Iglesia | City hall, Chipipe park, and church |
| 55 | Edificio Solana | – |
| 56 | Hotel Amira | – |
| 57 | Fuerte Militar, Salinas | End of route — Western terminus |
Map: Chuyuipe → Salinas
Key Stops & Landmarks
These are the most useful reference points for newcomers and visitors:
| Landmark | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Terminal Terrestre Sumpa | Main inter-provincial bus terminal. Catch connections here to Guayaquil, Quito, and other provinces. |
| Paseo Shopping (La Libertad) | Large mall, easy to spot. Good transfer point. |
| UPSE | The main university — a busy, easy-to-identify stop. |
| Supermaxi Salinas | Large supermarket, major landmark in Salinas. |
| Mercado La Libertad | La Libertad's central market — high footfall, frequent service. |
| Fuerte Militar, Salinas | Western terminus. The bus starts and ends here on the Salinas side. |
| Chuyuipe Bus Station | Eastern terminus. |
Tips for Riding Línea 7
- Fare: $0.35 for adults; $0.17 for students and seniors. Pay the driver when boarding.
- Change: Drivers rarely carry change for bills over $5. Bring coins or small bills (25¢, 50¢, $1).
- Boarding: The bus will stop anywhere along the route — just wave it down from the roadside. The landmarks listed on this page are referential guides, not official fixed stops.
- Frequency: A bus every 15 minutes. After 7:00 PM, service becomes less frequent.
- Hours: First bus at 5:30 AM, last bus at 8:00 PM.
- Safety: Only use buses with visible registration numbers. At night, consider a registered taxi instead.
- Transfers: At Terminal Sumpa you can transfer to inter-provincial buses. At Paseo Shopping or Mercado La Libertad, you can connect to other local lines.