Category Archives: ruta del spondylus

The oldest house in La Libertad generates controversy

Photo of the original construction of the oldest house in La Libertad. Once again, the oldest house in La Libertad is in a situation of controversy, as it has been announced that this Monday, March 12, the topic of the sale of the house will be discussed in a session of the La Libertad canton council.

Valdivia once again demands a concrete solution to the issue of the Aquarium.

An image circulating on social media has received dozens of comments in support of the Valdivia municipality. Last Saturday, Carnival Saturday, was the moment chosen by the Aquarium authorities and the Valdivia municipality to once again peacefully raise their voices in protest against the failure to fulfill the offers that have been […]

CURRENTS OFF THE COAST OF ECUADOR.

The current system in Ecuadorian waters consists of two westward currents: the North Equatorial Current and the South Equatorial Current; and an eastward current located between the two currents, the North Equatorial Countercurrent. However, off the coast of Ecuador, there is […]

Archaeology on the Spondylus Route

The first groups to settle along the Ecuadorian coast date back to 11,000 BC; archaeological evidence of their corn cultivation confirms this. Remains of pottery, cooking and ceremonial utensils, agricultural tools, hunting and fishing implements, and some human remains give us an idea of their way of life […]

turismosantaelena.com ; New portal dedicated to tourism on the Spondylus Route

A new website dedicated exclusively to showcasing Santa Elena's tourist attractions will be officially launched in the coming days by the canton's Municipal Tourism Board. With a series of photo and video reports, turismosantaelena.com is one of the products that EMUTURISMO-SE has produced to strengthen the city's image.

THE SURF ROUTE 3 (Getting to the south)

Now, in the third installment of the Surf Route, we continue our north-south tour in the province of Santa Elena. All data has been taken from the Ministry of Tourism's Surf Route booklet. Santa Elena: PLAYA BRUJA/LIBERTADOR BOLIVAR Swell: SW/NW/N Category: Beach Break Wave Direction: Left and Right Wave Size […]

Dangerous marine organisms on the Ecuadorian coast

Some marine organisms have venomous structures they use to capture their prey, but upon contact with humans, they can cause itching, burning, and reddening of the skin. Other animals, such as sea snakes, can be very aggressive and dangerous if disturbed while swimming, feeding, or simply resting. […]

Christmas Bird Count in Loma Alta (Ruta del Sol)

WHAT CAN YOU FIND IN THE LOMA ALTA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE? It's home to more than 300 species of birds, 40 species of amphibians and reptiles, and more than 218 species of trees and epiphytic plants such as orchids and bromeliads. The Reserve includes cloud forest, humid pre-montane forest, and dry forest. WHAT IS A CHRISTMAS COUNT? It's a race against time […]

WHALE PHOTO ALBUM

MAGICAL SUNSET (Pico Loco, Ballenita, Ruta del Sol) Detail of a sculpture by the sea. Only in Ballenita. (Photo: Edu Mitoui) Beach (Pta. Murciélago area). Popular with bodyboarders (Ballenita, Sta. Elena, Ruta del Sol). Photo: Israel García Spectacular work by a Mexican artist on the cliff rock (Glorieta area) WHERE TO STAY AND […]

MAY: MONTAÑITA AND 7 OTHER COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE THEIR FESTIVALS

The Ministry of Culture of Santa Elena, in order to contribute to the preservation of traditions and support residents who have decided to preserve their ancestral memories by passing them on to children, invites the general public to join the communities in celebrating their festivals with visits to […]

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