Baños
Is known for its access to paths/trails to the active stratovolcano of Tungurahua and for its thermal baths that are rich in minerals.
Cuenca
It is a quaint city in the South of the Cordillera Andina (Mountain Range) of Ecuador. It is known for the riverbank of Tomebamba and its handicrafts, including the popular Panama Hats.
Quito
The capital of Ecuador was built on the foundations of an ancient Incan city and it is famous for its well-preserved colonial center. Make sure to visit the center of the world if you travel to Quito.
The Ruta del Sol is part of the “Ruta del Spondylus” which crosses all the provinces of the Ecuadorian Coast from north to South. Also known as the Santa Elena Route-Manabí, it is a space where nature is integrated with culture and it is an area of great importance for tourism in the coastal strip of Ecuador. The Ruta del Sol is approximately 115 km/71.5 miles long, stretching from the province of Santa Elena to the south of the Province of Manabí. If you visit, let us show you some places:
Montañita
The town of Montañita is known for its incredible big waves. Surfers from all over the world come to this beach. It is also known for its vibrant nightlife and hippie lifestyle. About 15 km south of Montañita you can go paragliding. Additionally, it is a small town with several craft shops and restaurants. Its streets are usually full of tourists. It is considered a cheap place to party and stay, although prices are rising due to the country’s economy and the amount of tourism it receives. We recommend staying in Olón, a neighboring city, and at night going to Montañita to celebrate. You can even walk as it is less than 4 km away, sometimes it is even cheaper to stay in Olón.
Olón
Olón is located in front of the Pacific Ocean on the Ruta del Spondylus (formerly known as Ruta del Sol), a 5-minute drive from Montañita and 2 hours, 20 minutes from Guayaquil. It has 3 km of beach, a secondary garúa forest of 5,780 hectares and an average temperature of 24°C. This commune has much more to offer than just sun and beach.
Olón has become a gastronomic hub with more than 50 restaurants. In a short walk you can find fresh seafood, Indian, Thai and Mexican food. You will be amazed by ice cream from another planet and you can delight in heavenly churros just a few steps away.
The small town of Olón is our favorite place in the province of Santa Elena. We loved its clean and quiet beaches, as well as the relaxing life it has compared to its neighboring town, Montañita, it is so close to it that you could enjoy both at the same time. Be sure to visit the Mirador next to the Church of the Virgen Rosa Mistica.
Salinas is considered one of the most important resorts in Ecuador. In this coastal destination, it is unmissable to enjoy a walk along the bay, on a panoramic tour aboard tourist boats that depart from the dock located on San Lorenzo beach. The tour allows you to recreate in the calm blue waters of this spa, admire the birds and be surprised by the tall buildings that can be seen from the sea. La Chocolatera, an impressive cliff, has become one of the main tourist sites, bringing together all the charms that characterize Salinas: nature, beautiful beaches, history and adventure.
The Galápagos Islands constitute an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean located 972 km off the coast of Ecuador. It is made up of 13 large and medium-sized islands distributed around the Earth’s equator.
The islands were declared a World Heritage Site in 1978, and ecological tourism has been developed in order to preserve the species.
Galápagos is known for its numerous endemic species and for Charles Darwin’s studies that led him to establish his theory of evolution by natural selection. They are called The Enchanted Islands, a name that the archipelago earned in the 16th century for its great biodiversity of flora and fauna, inheriting the name for generations. The region was the habitat of Lonesome George, the last specimen of the giant Pinta turtle breed, which became extinct on June 24, 2012. The islands are also the habitat of species such as sea turtles, iguanas, lizards, cormorants, albatrosses, sea lions and penguins. Galápagos constitutes a province of Ecuador, made up of three cantons, which in turn are visited islands, San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz and Isabela.
Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador, is the capital of the Guayas province and offers a wide range of tourist attractions. Its shopping centers, parks, museums and boardwalks, enchanted by the magic that the also called “Pearl of the Pacific” offers. A city of art, music, gastronomy and sunsets, make Guayaquil a destination that invites you to discover its tourist treasures, its customs and traditions very characteristic of the Port; It is also a land that highlighted Ecuadorian literature with the “Grupo de Guayaquil,” also the birthplace of the corridor singer-songwriter Julio Jaramillo the “Nightingale of America.”
Parque Histórico
It has 8 hectares divided into three zones: Wildlife, Traditions Zone and Urban Architectural, where the natural and the urban are combined in a single concept: the promotion of environmental conservation and the rescue and promotion of our traditions.
Address: Av. Rio Esmeraldas, Samborondón 092301
Opening hours: 9 AM – 5 PM
Duration of tour:3 hours
Tour Malecón 2000 in bus
This panoramic double-decker bus tours the most important tourist places in the city of Guayaquil. The tour is led by an Audio Guide (Spanish) who will help you explain and inform you about the history and traditions of the city.
On the double-decker panoramic bus you will be able to appreciate the roofs, balconies, gardens, museums, churches, monuments and more touristic places of the city of Guayaquil in a different way. If you visit Guayaquil, The Pearl of the Pacific, you cannot miss the double-decker panoramic bus, it is a unique sensation.
Monday to Sunday: 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm
Duration: 1 hour 45 min
Start / End Stop: Parque Seminario 10 de Agosto between Chile and Chimborazo (Iguana Park)
Includes: transportation and Audio Guide.
Price: 8.00 Adults 4.00 Children
Calle Panamá
El Museo del Cacao
Panama Street houses important sculptures of the urban panorama of Guayaquil of yesteryear. One of its greatest exponents is the Canillita Sculpture, a popular character who was characterized by selling lottery tickets to passers-by, and which is located at the intersection with Tomás Martínez Street. Others are historical figures such as Vicente Rocafuerte , Alberto Spencer, among others, in a walking posture and without pedestals, to simulate traffic on the street. You will find some very typical restaurants with fusion cuisine.
From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ticket office is open until 4:30 p.m.
Ticket cost: Foreign Adults $5 Children up to 12 years old. FREE OF CHARGE
Alhambra Shopping
Plaza Lagos Town Center
Restaurant Guide in Guayaquil
Casa Cabana Restobar
Italian, Japanese, American food
Carlo y Carla
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
El Corte
Steakhouse, Barbecue, Grill
La Pata Gorda
Seafood and crabs
Here are some typical Ecuadorian foods we encourage you to try during your visit to Ecuador!
Bollo de pescado (fish bollo)
Bolon
Cazuela
Ceviche
Churrasco
Encebollado
Fritada
Llapingacho
Locro de papa
Pan de yuca
Seco de pollo/gallina
If you are interested in traveling and exploring different parts of Ecuador before or after the wedding and need help planning, you can contact the following travel/tour agents in Ecuador. They will be able to offer different travel packages to different areas of Ecuador.
Mario Fuentes Lopez
Gabriela Avila B.