Santa Elena Travel Guide

Ecuador

A street with a large sign for Carmita's Pancake House and Restaurant.
A red bicycle with a heart-shaped basket and a red umbrella with 'Pinguino' branding on a beach.
A sandy beach with people walking and playing, a thatched-roof building, and a clear sky.
A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and people.
A rocky beach with calm turquoise waters and distant ships.

Popular cities in Santa Elena

Salinas
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Cafes
Escape to Salinas! Enjoy its beaches, surfing and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Chipipe Beach
Manglaralto
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Yoga
Escape to relaxing Manglaralto! Enjoy its beaches, surfing and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Olon Beach
Santa Elena
Venture to sights like Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Beach as you discover Santa Elena.
La Libertad
Venture to sights like El Paseo Shopping La Peninsula as you discover the local area in La Libertad.
Parroquia Colonche
Venture to Punta Blanca Beach and Montañita Beach—just two of the sights around Parroquia Colonche.
José Luis Tamayo
Check out Salinas Beach and Chipipe Beach—just a couple of the sights around José Luis Tamayo.

Stay near popular Santa Elena attractions