Salinas
Ecuador's most prominent beach resort sits at the westernmost tip of the South American mainland, on the Santa Elena Peninsula. Known as the "Capital of the Sun," Salinas draws visitors with its warm, arid climate and a walkable centre full of cafés and restaurants. The town's economy also runs on fishing, salt production, and construction, giving it a working character alongside the resort life.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population43,862
- Nearest water from center 5.3 km3.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.1 km5.1 mi
Nearest airports
Salinas: quick answers
Where is Salinas?
Salinas is in Ecuador, about 118 km74 miles in a straight line from Guayaquil.
How do you get to Salinas?
The nearest airport is Salinas/La Libertad (SNC), about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Salinas?
The warmest month is March, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is September, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is February, with about 134 mm5.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Salinas?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 24 restaurants, 6 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Salinas?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Santa Elena.