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Route of the Sun

Pristine beaches, Humpback Whales and epic sunsets await you in the cluster destination known as La Ruta del Sol.

Salinas

Stretching for 137 Km. along Ecuador’s Pacific Coastline lies the Sun Route. The route is dotted with dazzling white sand beaches, picturesque fishing villages, hundreds of bird species, modern cities and protected natural reserves. Along the route, local markets offer the abundant produce of a fertile land and a generous ocean as well as handicrafts indigenous to the region.

The Route of the Sun is an opportunity to experience the true diversity of the Ecuadorian Coast. At the Southern point of La Ruta del Sol, the beach resort of Salinas provides all the amenities of a modern beach community.

Montanita: You want to meet tons of interesting people from here and all over the world in a more than charming village? You want to be able to relax, to surf, to enjoy the beach, to have tasteful food and to spend the night in a festive ambiance, all in the same day? Then Montanita is for you.

Night life , Montanita	Surfing, Montanita

Puerto López is a nice small fishing village set in an arched bay on the pacific coast. It’s a reference for Ecotourism. From there you can visit la “Isla de la Plata”, referred as the “Alternative Galapagos”. Blue and red footed boobies, frigatebirds, albatross, coral reef, there is a lot to see there. You can also experience whale-watching and see dolphins around Puerto Lopez. From there you can also visit the beaches of Los Frailes, and be stunned by the beauty of these protected beaches. For culture and history lovers, remnants of the Manta (AD 500), Machalillia (1500 BC) and Salango (3000 BC) cultures can be observed within the park.

Los Frailes Beach , Puerto López	Blue Footed Boobies, Puerto López

For bird enthusiasts, the nearby Santa Elena Peninsula and Santa Clara Island provides the largest refuge for maritime birds in Ecuador. The tallest mangroves in the world are located along the Spondylus route, in the forest of Majagual in the Cayapas-Mataje Ecological Reserve in the province of Esmeraldas.

Mangroves, Route of the Sun

No matter if you are looking for relaxation, adventure and physical activities, authenticity, amazing natural parks or exceptional food, you can find everything along this route. The balmy breeze of the seaside and our friendly professional guides will be your companions as you discover natural splendours and history of the Ruta del Sol.

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