Salinas is a remarkable place located on the south coast. The city is an important tourist centre. Salinas got its name because salt used to be extracted from this region, located on the Santa Elena Peninsula. Salinas has great temperatures all year round. The best time to hit the beaches is from December to May. But even though sunbathing isn't great the rest of the year, July and August are a great time to see whales and birds.

Sightseeing
Salinas has many beaches such as San Lorenzo, Mar Bravo and Chipipe. It is also the starting point of the 'Route of the Sun'. If you would like to see the whales in their natural habitat do not hesitate on taking the ferry that departs every hour to visit the biggest animal on the earth. You will be able to take hundreds of pictures and see them close up.

Getting there
It's just 90 minutes drive from Guayaquil, the road is very easy to follow and is in great condition. There are buses from La Libertad and Guayaquil.