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Welcome to the Peninsula Wiki

The community-run guide to the Santa Elena Peninsula: Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, Ballenita, Punta Blanca and Ancon

Welcome! This is a collaborative project to document everything about our region. Whether you are looking for the next bus to Montañita, the best cevichería in La Libertad, or the history of the Sumpa Lovers, you'll find it here.

🌊 The Three Cities

Explore the core hubs of the peninsula:

Salinas: The tourism capital. Famous for its beaches, high-rises, and nightlife.
La Libertad: The commercial heart. Where the locals shop, eat, and connect.
Santa Elena: The historic capital. Home to ancestral heritage and regional government.

🌊 Also on this Area

🚍 Getting Around

Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula: Detailed guide on buses, fares, and the Terminal Sumpa.
Taxis and Taxi Apps: How to navigate safely and what you should pay.
portal:Ruta del Spondylus: Your gateway to the northern beaches (Ayangue, Olón, Montañita, Manglaralto)

🍴 Eat & Drink

Local Gastronomy: From Encebollado to Ceviche de Canchalagua.
Restaurant Directory La Peninsula: User-recommended spots across the peninsula.
Supermarkets: Where to buy what

Life in La Peninsula

Beaches: Which beach to go to according to your needs
Portal:Sports in La Peninsula: All you need to know about Sports in the area
Sightseeing in La Peninsula: The things you cannot miss while visiting
Religious and Spiritual Organizations

🛠️ Community Toolkit

How to Contribute
Help Needed: We need recent photos of the new Malecón!

📅 Events in 2026

February: Carnival in Salinas
August: Whale Watching Season
October: Santa Elena Provincialization Day

📍 Quick Links

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📸 Gallery of the Peninsula

Sunset at Salinas

Sunset at Salinas
Commerce in La Libertad

Commerce in La Libertad
Amantes de Sumpa Museum

Amantes de Sumpa Museum

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-Welcome to our portal for La Peninsula, here you will find valuable information for La Peninsula area of the Santa Elena Province including Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, Ballenita, Punta Blanca and Ancon. If You are looking for information on Ruta del Spondylus, visit the [[Portal:RutadelSpondylus]]
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-[[Understanding Public Transportationin in La Peninsula]]
+== Welcome to the Peninsula Wiki ==
+''The community-run guide to the Santa Elena Peninsula: Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena, Ballenita, Punta Blanca and Ancon''
+Welcome! This is a collaborative project to document everything about our region. Whether you are looking for the next bus to Montañita, the best cevichería in La Libertad, or the history of the Sumpa Lovers, you'll find it here.
+=== 🌊 The Three Cities ===
+Explore the core hubs of the peninsula:
+* [[Salinas]]: The tourism capital. Famous for its beaches, high-rises, and nightlife.
+* [[La Libertad]]: The commercial heart. Where the locals shop, eat, and connect.
+* [[Santa Elena (City)|Santa Elena]]: The historic capital. Home to ancestral heritage and regional government.
+=== 🌊 Also on this Area ===
+* [[Ancon]]
+* [[Anconcito]]
+* [[Punta Blanca]]
+* [[Ballenita]]:
+=== 🚍 Getting Around ===
+* [[Understanding Public Transportation in La Peninsula]]: Detailed guide on buses, fares, and the Terminal Sumpa.
+* [[Taxis and Taxi Apps]]: How to navigate safely and what you should pay.
+* [[portal:Ruta del Spondylus]]: Your gateway to the northern beaches (Ayangue, Olón, Montañita, Manglaralto)
+=== 🍴 Eat & Drink ===
+* [[Local Gastronomy]]: From ''Encebollado'' to ''Ceviche de Canchalagua''.
+* [[Restaurant Directory La Peninsula]]: User-recommended spots across the peninsula.
+* [[Supermarkets]]: Where to buy what
+=== Life in La Peninsula ===
+* [[Beaches]]: Which beach to go to according to your needs
+* [[Portal:Sports in La Peninsula]]: All you need to know about Sports in the area
+* [[Sightseeing in La Peninsula]]: The things you cannot miss while visiting
+* [[Religious and Spiritual Organizations]]
+| style="width: 30%; vertical-align: top; border-left: 1px solid #ccc; padding-left: 20px;" |
+=== 🛠️ Community Toolkit ===
+* '''[[Wiki Guidelines|How to Contribute]]'''
+* '''[[Needs Photos|Help Needed:]]''' We need recent photos of the new Malecón!
+=== 📅 Events in 2026 ===
+* '''February:''' [[Carnival in Salinas]]
+* '''August:''' [[Whale Watching Season]]
+* '''October:''' [[Santa Elena Provincialization Day]]
+=== 📍 Quick Links ===
+* [[Emergency Contacts]]
+* [[ATM & Banking]]
+* [[Medical Services]]
+* [[WiFi Hotspots]]
+|}
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+=== 📸 Gallery of the Peninsula ===
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px">
+File:Salinas_Malecon.jpg|Sunset at Salinas
+File:La_Libertad_Market.jpg|Commerce in La Libertad
+File:Sumpa_Museum.jpg|Amantes de Sumpa Museum
+</gallery>
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