Guidebook for Salinas
Sightseeing
La Chocolatera is the point of land that sticks furthest out into the Pacific Ocean from Ecuador (the second furthest point on the continent ). It is a famous place, not just because of that, but also for its dangerous reputation. The waves here crash against the rocks with a ferocity little known along the Ecuadorian cost and create a white foam that rarely leaves the surface of the ocean. The location is also stunning for the stark contrast between the brilliant blue of the sky, the darker blue of the ocean, and the golden yellows of the desert soil. You are likely to see a lizard, cactus, varieties of birds (ie: Blue- footed boobies), sometimes whales jumping out of the water.
114 locals recommend
La Chocolatera
La Chocolatera is the point of land that sticks furthest out into the Pacific Ocean from Ecuador (the second furthest point on the continent ). It is a famous place, not just because of that, but also for its dangerous reputation. The waves here crash against the rocks with a ferocity little known along the Ecuadorian cost and create a white foam that rarely leaves the surface of the ocean. The location is also stunning for the stark contrast between the brilliant blue of the sky, the darker blue of the ocean, and the golden yellows of the desert soil. You are likely to see a lizard, cactus, varieties of birds (ie: Blue- footed boobies), sometimes whales jumping out of the water.
La Loberia is a small but interesting destination on the coast of Ecuador, next to La Chocolatera . There is a boardwalk between the two sites. The point coming here is to the see sea lions and what is interesting about it, is that this colony generally live and breed further south in Peru and Chile (Pacific) or in Uruguay and Argentina (Atlantic). This is the further north these animals roam. We have learned that they don't breed in Ecuador. They are transitory visitors looking for easy prey (fish, anchovies, octopus). This small corner of Ecuadorian coast is protected by law and nature making it difficult, if not impossible, for fishermen to harvest in the area
50 locals recommend
La Loberia
La Loberia is a small but interesting destination on the coast of Ecuador, next to La Chocolatera . There is a boardwalk between the two sites. The point coming here is to the see sea lions and what is interesting about it, is that this colony generally live and breed further south in Peru and Chile (Pacific) or in Uruguay and Argentina (Atlantic). This is the further north these animals roam. We have learned that they don't breed in Ecuador. They are transitory visitors looking for easy prey (fish, anchovies, octopus). This small corner of Ecuadorian coast is protected by law and nature making it difficult, if not impossible, for fishermen to harvest in the area
Essentials
Supermaxi is located at Manzana R1, Salinas 241550. It opens at 9:30 am every day and closes at 8:00 pm every day, except for Saturdays that closes at 9:00 pm. It is about 30 blocks from the apartment, so riding is a better way to get there. They have a little bit of everything that you may need . It is a supermarket.
37 locals recommend
Supermaxi Salinas
Supermaxi is located at Manzana R1, Salinas 241550. It opens at 9:30 am every day and closes at 8:00 pm every day, except for Saturdays that closes at 9:00 pm. It is about 30 blocks from the apartment, so riding is a better way to get there. They have a little bit of everything that you may need . It is a supermarket.