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The Ruta del Spondylus offers an extraordinary range of outdoor activities along Ecuador's Pacific coast. From world-class surfing to whale watching, cloud forest trekking to artisanal fishing, this coastal route has something for every type of outdoor enthusiast.

== On the Water ==

* [[Surfing]] — World-class waves at Montañita and beyond
* [[Surfing Lessons]] — Learn to surf with qualified instructors
* [[Bodyboarding]] — Beach break fun for all ages
* [[Kayaking]] — Calm bay paddling and estuary exploration
* [[Stand-Up Paddleboarding]] — SUP on protected bays
* [[Snorkeling]] — Crystal-clear reef at Ayangue Bay and Punta Carnero
* [[Scuba Diving]] — Dive trips to offshore rocks and reefs
* [[Whale Watching]] — Humpback whales June–September
* [[Sea Turtle Watching]] — Nesting and feeding areas
* [[Fishing]] — Sport and artisanal fishing
* [[Mangrove Boating]] — Guided tours through mangrove channels
* [[River Swimming]] — Freshwater swimming at Río Ayampe and others
* [[Jet Skiing (La Peninsula)|Jet Skiing]] — On Salinas beachfront
* [[Tide Pool Exploring]] — Rocky shores at low tide

== Land & Trail ==

* [[Hiking]] — Coastal cliffs, dry forest, cloud forest trails
* [[Cloud Forest Trekking]] — Loma Alta and Ayampe highlands
* [[Jungle Hiking]] — Lush forest in the northern route
* [[Cycling]] — Coastal highway and inland roads
* [[Horseback Riding]] — Beach and trail rides from Montañita and Olón
* [[Running]] — Coastal paths and beach running
* [[Paragliding]] — Clifftop launch sites

== Beach & Leisure ==

* [[Beach Volleyball]] — Nets at Salinas and Montañita
* [[Football (Soccer)]] — Beach football everywhere
* [[Swimming]] — Pacific beaches throughout the route
* [[Kite Flying]] — Windy season (June–Nov) is ideal
* [[Skateboarding]] — Parks in La Libertad
* [[Slacklining]] — Parks in Montañita and Olón

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== Nature & Wildlife ==

* [[Birdwatching]] — Coastal, mangrove, and forest species
* [[Wildlife Spotting]] — Diverse fauna throughout
* [[Stargazing]] — Dark sky locations away from towns
* [[Photography]] — Spectacular landscapes and wildlife
* [[Geocaching]] — GPS treasure hunting
* [[Fruit Picking (Ruta del Spondylus)|Fruit Picking]] — Seasonal tropical fruit

== Wellness ==

* [[Yoga]] — Studios and beach classes throughout
* [[Meditation Retreats]] — Retreat centers in Montañita and Olón

== Key Locations ==

* [[Montañita]] — Surf capital; most activity operators
* [[Ayangue Bay]] — Snorkeling, kayaking, calm water
* [[Loma Alta Ecological Reserve]] — Cloud forest trekking
* [[Manglaralto Estuary]] — Mangrove tours
* [[REMACOPSE]] — Marine reserve and wildlife
* [[Las Tunas Hanging Bridges]] — Unique jungle feature

== See Also ==
* [[Portal:Sports in La Peninsula]]
* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]]
* [[Taxis and Taxi Apps on the Peninsula]]

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	== On the Water ==		== On the Water ==

	* [[Surfing]] — World-class waves at Montañita and beyond		* [[Surfing (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing]] — World-class waves at Montañita and beyond
	* [[Surfing Lessons]] — Learn to surf with qualified instructors		* [[Surfing Lessons (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Surfing Lessons]] — Learn to surf with qualified instructors
	* [[Bodyboarding]] — Beach break fun for all ages		* [[Bodyboarding]] — Beach break fun for all ages
	* [[Kayaking]] — Calm bay paddling and estuary exploration		* [[Kayaking (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Kayaking]] — Calm bay paddling and estuary exploration
	* [[Stand-Up Paddleboarding]] — SUP on protected bays		* [[Stand-Up Paddleboarding (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Stand-Up Paddleboarding]] — SUP on protected bays
	* [[Snorkeling]] — Crystal-clear reef at Ayangue Bay and Punta Carnero		* [[Snorkeling (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Snorkeling]] — Crystal-clear reef at Ayangue Bay and Punta Carnero
	* [[Scuba Diving]] — Dive trips to offshore rocks and reefs		* [[Scuba Diving (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Scuba Diving]] — Dive trips to offshore rocks and reefs
	* [[Whale Watching]] — Humpback whales June–September		* [[Whale Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Whale Watching]] — Humpback whales June–September
	* [[Sea Turtle Watching]] — Nesting and feeding areas		* [[Sea Turtle Watching (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Sea Turtle Watching]] — Nesting and feeding areas
	* [[Fishing]] — Sport and artisanal fishing		* [[Fishing]] — Sport and artisanal fishing
	* [[Mangrove Boating]] — Guided tours through mangrove channels		* [[Mangrove Boating]] — Guided tours through mangrove channels
	* [[River Swimming]] — Freshwater swimming at Río Ayampe and others		* [[River Swimming (Ruta del Spondylus)\|River Swimming]] — Freshwater swimming at Río Ayampe and others
	* [[Jet Skiing (La Peninsula)\|Jet Skiing]] — On Salinas beachfront		* [[Jet Skiing (La Peninsula)\|Jet Skiing]] — On Salinas beachfront
	* [[Tide Pool Exploring]] — Rocky shores at low tide		* [[Tide Pool Exploring (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Tide Pool Exploring]] — Rocky shores at low tide

	== Land & Trail ==		== Land & Trail ==
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	* [[Cycling]] — Coastal highway and inland roads		* [[Cycling]] — Coastal highway and inland roads
	* [[Horseback Riding]] — Beach and trail rides from Montañita and Olón		* [[Horseback Riding]] — Beach and trail rides from Montañita and Olón
	* [[Running]] — Coastal paths and beach running		* [[Running (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Running]] — Coastal paths and beach running
	* [[Paragliding]] — Clifftop launch sites		* [[Paragliding]] — Clifftop launch sites

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	* [[Beach Volleyball]] — Nets at Salinas and Montañita		* [[Beach Volleyball]] — Nets at Salinas and Montañita
	* [[Football (Soccer)]] — Beach football everywhere		* [[Football (Soccer)]] — Beach football everywhere
	* [[Swimming]] — Pacific beaches throughout the route		* [[Swimming (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Swimming]] — Pacific beaches throughout the route
	* [[Kite Flying]] — Windy season (June–Nov) is ideal		* [[Kite Flying]] — Windy season (June–Nov) is ideal
	* [[Skateboarding]] — Parks in La Libertad		* [[Skateboarding (La Peninsula)\|Skateboarding]] — Parks in La Libertad
	* [[Slacklining]] — Parks in Montañita and Olón		* [[Slacklining (La Peninsula)\|Slacklining]] — Parks in Montañita and Olón

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	* [[Birdwatching]] — Coastal, mangrove, and forest species		* [[Birdwatching]] — Coastal, mangrove, and forest species
	* [[Wildlife Spotting]] — Diverse fauna throughout		* [[Wildlife Spotting (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Wildlife Spotting]] — Diverse fauna throughout
	* [[Stargazing]] — Dark sky locations away from towns		* [[Stargazing (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Stargazing]] — Dark sky locations away from towns
	* [[Photography]] — Spectacular landscapes and wildlife		* [[Photography]] — Spectacular landscapes and wildlife
	* [[Geocaching]] — GPS treasure hunting		* [[Geocaching]] — GPS treasure hunting
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	== Wellness ==		== Wellness ==

	* [[Yoga]] — Studios and beach classes throughout		* [[Yoga (Ruta del Spondylus)\|Yoga]] — Studios and beach classes throughout
	* [[Meditation Retreats]] — Retreat centers in Montañita and Olón		* [[Meditation Retreats]] — Retreat centers in Montañita and Olón