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

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a sandy beach, and calm sea.
Salinas
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Cafes
Escape to Salinas! Enjoy its beaches, surfing and cafes.
A coastal lighthouse with a wooden walkway leading to it, surrounded by a sandy beach and the ocean.
Santa Elena
Venture to sights like Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Beach as you discover Santa Elena.
A dirt path flanked by trees in a lush green landscape.
Manglaralto
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Yoga
Escape to relaxing Manglaralto! Enjoy its beaches, surfing and aquarium.
A nighttime coastal cityscape with a rocky shoreline, illuminated streets, and distant buildings.
La Libertad
Venture to sights like El Paseo Shopping La Peninsula as you discover the local area in La Libertad.
A large white cross, a historic church, and a mountainous landscape.
Parroquia Colonche
Venture to Punta Blanca Beach and Montañita Beach—just two of the sights around Parroquia Colonche.
Ancón
Ancón
Check out Punta Carnero Beach and Salinas Beach—just a couple of the sights around Ancón.

Stay near popular Santa Elena attractions