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TRAVEL PLANNER
1 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com SPONDYLUS PATH IN ECUADOR TRAVEL PLANNER www.larutadelsolenecuador.com [Travel Planner Guide] 2 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com INDEX LA RUTA DEL SOL EN ECUADOR - GENERAL INFORMATION · Map of Ecuador ........................................................................................................................................................................... · Information La Ruta del Sol in Ecuador ........................................................................................................................ 3 4 ATTRACTIONS · The city of Quito and the Middle of the World ........................................................................................................... · Otavalo Market ........................................................................................................................................................................... · The City of Guayaquil .............................................................................................................................................................. · Salinas ............................................................................................................................................................................................. · Ballenita .......................................................................................................................................................................................... · Montañita ...................................................................................................................................................................................... · Manta ............................................................................................................................................................................................... · Olón .................................................................................................................................................................................................. · Machalilla National Park ....................................................................................................................................................... · Rent Car .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 HOTELS IN ECUADOR · Quito Hotels ................................................................................................................................................................................. Hotel Reina Isabel***, Hotel Holiday Inn Express***s, Hotel Nu House***s, Alameda****, Hotel Dann Carlton****, Hotel JW Marriot***** 9 Hotel Mercure · Montañita Hotels ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 · Guayaquil Hotels ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 · Salinas Hotels ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Hotel Baja Montañita***, Hotel Majagua Adventure***, Hotel Dharma Beach***s Hotel City Plaza***, Hotel Palace***, Hotel Hampton Inn****, Hotel Wyndham Guayaquil***** Hotel Royal Decameron Punta Centinela**** · Puerto López Hotels ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Hotel Mantaraya Lodge***s · Manta Hotels ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Hotel Oro Verde**** · Esmeraldas Hotels ..................................................................................................................................................................... Hotel Royal Decameron Mompiche**** TRAVEL TIPS · Climate and Clothing ................................................................................................................................................................ · Sports Tourism and Adventure .......................................................................................................................................... · General Recommendations and Security ...................................................................................................................... · Travel Tips Quito, Guayaquil .............................................................................................................................................. 11 12 12 12 12 SPECIAL PROGRAMS · Ruta del Sol ................................................................................................................................................................................... · Quito & Salinas ........................................................................................................................................................................... · Quito & Esmeraldas .................................................................................................................................................................. · Guayaquil & Beaches .............................................................................................................................................................. · Montañita… Sun, Waves & Fun ....................................................................................................................................... 14 16 18 20 22 [Travel Planner Guide] 3 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com LA RUTA DEL SOL EN ECUADOR - GENERAL INFORMATION MAP OF ECUADOR S LDA ERA ESM MOMPICHE IMBABURA OTAVALO PICHINCHA QUIT O MANABÍ MANTA PUERTO LÓPEZ S AYA GU MONTAÑITA TA SANNA ELE GUAYAQUIL SALINAS COAST ANDES GALAPAGOS ISLAND AMAZON [Travel Planner Guide] [Travel Planner Guide] 4 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com INFORMATION ROUTE OF THE SUN IN ECUADOR General Description and location: Just over an hour’s drive west of Guayaquil, and thence north along the coastline the tourist corridor popularized in recent decades with the appropriate name of “La Ruta del Sol” also known as “Path is Spondylus “. Sea, sun, beaches picturesque coastal towns, mostly fishermen, is what you will find along this route. Its warm waters allow to enjoy the tranquility of the Pacific. Pristine beaches and tropical forests are intertwined with the history of pre-Columbian cultures. The whole area is also conducive to the practice of diverse sports activities throughout the year. 2,790 kilometers of coastline is what gives the Ecuadorian coast; the third part thereof corresponds to beaches and the rest is a combination of mangroves, estuaries, deltas and cliffs. The Ruta del Sol comprises 748 kilometers and traveling from south to north, begins in Playas de Villamil, in the province of Guayas, continues to Salinas, the largest resort in the Ecuadorian coast in the newly created province of Santa Elena and continues to the north to the port city of Manta, in the province of Manabi. In the main route, the Ruta del Sol through fishing villages, archaeological sites, protected areas, national parks, extensive beaches and breathtaking cliffs all these elements combined with the natural warmth of its friendly people and the delight of delicacies of local cuisine . La Costa has an important road network, linking him north to south and across to the other regions and cities. [Travel Planner Guide] 5 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com ATTRACTIONS QUITO AND THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD The “Mirador de el Panecillo”, a place renowned for its beauty where you can admire a beautiful landscape of Colonial Quito and modern. “La Ronda” colonial and traditional neighborhood. The “Independence Square” and around “La Cathedral church”, the “Government’s palace” and “Archiepiscopal’s palace” The “Church of San Francisco” built in the 17thcentury. The “Church of the company” with its impressive decorations and altars of gold. “Church of the Basilica” of the national vote, a Quito gem of neo-Gothic style. OTAVALO INDIGENOUS MARKET “The town of Calderón” where the famous “Masapan. dolls are made. We will cross the Equator line by “Cayambe”, we went through “Guachala” (former monument to the middle of the world). “Mira Lago” (viewpoint of San Pablo lake) to photograph the beautiful Lake of San Pablo and his admirable beauty. “Otavalo market” where craftsmen exhibit their merchandise. “Cotacachi” well-known for its leather shops. SALINAS GUAYAQUIL CITY The following attractions are available: visit to the Park”Simón Bolívar”, “Malecón 2000”, the docks and the “Rotonda” (with statues of Bolivar and San Martin). The Colonial district of “Las Peñas”, where you can admire its architecture in wood and many of its houses are art galleries. Panoramic view of Guayaquil and the “Guayas River” from the strong Santa Ana. Salinas is oldest beach, popular and developed in Ecuador. Its extended beaches, excellent climate in the most part of the year and the practice of many aquatic sports, in addition its ample hotel’s infrastructure and the services, delicious marine gastronomy, intense and enjoyable nightlife and many attractions for the tourist became in an obligatory step on the “Ruta del Sol”. [Travel Planner Guide] 6 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com ATTRACTIONS BALLENITA It is located at 20 minutes at the north of Salinas, it is an ideal place to be in harmony with the coast nature and leave away the crowed city, its great beaches invites you to be in touch with the sea. It is important to name in Ballenita the nautical museum Farallon Dillon that has a great collection of marine place that have been recollected since 30 years ago, among these we can admire a wet suit that was elaborated in 1900 and it includes an air compressor. If we continue to the north we can find with San Pablo, that is a small fishing village with colorful boats, kinds of fishing, local handicrafts and its great food. Then we can find Ayangue, It is and beautiful and closed bay that looks like a half-moon and it is a perfect place for swimming, snorkeling and diving in the closer points. Also closer is located the awesome “Playa Rosada” MONTAÑITA It is located at 55 Km at north of Salinas and near to the quiet village Manglarito. This is a place chosen by the local and foreign surfers, its highest waves can reach until 3 meters of height is a great reason in order to do local and international surf championships. Montañita has a plenty hotel’s infrastructure, many bars and restaurants, also its enjoyable nightlife.This place is really popular, especially for the younger travelers. MANTA MACHALILLA NATIONAL PARK It is the most important in the Ecuadorian coast, includes La Plata’s island, the Fraile’s beach and a plenty area that is covered by tropical dry forest, that is considered the last reminder in its class in America. It is a perfect place in order to see many spaces of birds, variety of flora and fauna, unique in the area, do trekking, ride horse and discover the closer rainforest, and a different and equally interesting ecosystem. In the Machalilla National Park also there are important archeological places such as Agua Blanca with its excavations, ceramic and objects samples of precolombina cultures that inhabited the area centuries ago. Manta is the second maritime port in Ecuador and it has been developing as touristic place. The city us one of the most inhabited in Ecuador, and it is the main center of fishing, commerce and industry in the country. Its main beach is El Murcielago, that is well attended, it has a scenic malecon and variety of restaurants for the tourists. International cruise with hundreds of passengers from all over the world arrive to the downtown and large deep water port. The local cuisine throughout the country and especially in the province of Manabi, simply delicious and is closely linked with the fish and shellfish in the most delicious preparations.There is an excellent hotel plant that includes luxury hotels with all the facilities as well as other less sophisticated accommodation, but always with good levels of comfort, service and traditional hospitality Manabi, coastal and Ecuadorian. [Travel Planner Guide] 7 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com ATTRACTIONS OLÓN Olon has a plenty beach and in the top of the cliff we can admire a little church of Olon’s Virgin, it is special because it looks like a boat and with a beautiful chapel that is opened in its both sides, which allows have an awesome view of the beaches these are located at north of Manabi The door of the province of Manabi is Ayampe, well-known by its closer islet of “Los Ahorcados” that is an interesting place for diving. In the Kilometer 97 is located Salango village, which main attractions are a little but very interesting archeological museum of the coast that has pieces of pre-colombinan cultures which inhabit the Ecuadorian coast since many centuries ago and as well the island that has the same name and it is located in front of the settlement. It is an excellent places to birdwaching and diving. A few minutes of Salango is located Puerto López, its shape is like a beautiful circular bay with colorful fishing boats. His population is well-known by its marine gastronomy that offer an exquisite delight for the palate. Puerto Lopez is also the main starting port, is located at 30 kilometers from the coast and where we can find some animals species similar to the Galápagos, such as blue foot boobies, frigates, albatross, sea lions. The Island offers excellent options for trekkingin the nature also aquatic activities like swimming and excellent quality of diving. Between Puerto López and Puerto Cayo there is the famous beach named Los Frailes. It is considered the most beautiful on the Ecuadorian coast and it is part of Machalilla National Park, and for that reason in order to enter it is necessary to register and pay the entrance fee. The view is exceptional, the quality of sand and swimming are wonderful, take the sun, snorkel and diving are unique experience. From a viewpoint that is closer, in the top of the cliff, you can appreciate the incomparable beauty of the zone. Remember to take along bottled water and the things that you require because it is a protected area and for that reason it does not have infrastructure, restaurant and any kind of services. RENT A CAR If your air flight is arriving after the office attention time of Avis Rent a car, you should lodging at least one night in Guayaquil, in order to take the car on the next day and on the another hand If your flight is arriving before the office attention time, you can take immediately the car and continue to Santa Elena city or the city that you have chosen. • The car includes basic insurance without deductible if it is stolen or because of vehicle accidents, any additional insurance should be pay by the passenger directly. • Additional driver, fuel surcharge, boosterseats for child, etc, must be requested and paid directly by the passengers at the moment that you will take the car. • It is necessary that the driver is at least 21 years old.She/ He has an identification document and drive license. • You will have free parking in the hotels that we work. • Shuttle service without cost airport / hotel / airport in Guayaquil, services is operated by Hampton Inn Hotel suggest to operatives changes, without previous notice and under responsibility of hotel. • Avis Rent a car also has the GPS service for renting with additional cost and directly payment. (we recommend to take this service) • Program is suggested to change and availability of spaces. • We recommend traveling during the day instead of the night. OFFICE HOURS – AVIS RENT A CAR (GUAYAQUIL AIRPORT OFFICE) Monday to Friday: 07h00 to 22h00 Saturday: 08h00 to 19h00 Friday: 10h00 a 20h00 [Travel Planner Guide] 8 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com HOTELS IN ECUADOR QUITO HOTELS REINA ISABEL HOTEL Tourist HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Superior HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL Superior MERCURE ALAMEDA HOTEL First NU HOUSE Hotel Boutique DANN CARLTON HOTEL First JW MARRIOTT HOTEL Luxury [Travel Planner Guide] 9 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com HOTELS IN ECUADOR GUAYAQUIL HOTELS HOTEL CITY PLAZA Tourist HOTEL PALACE HAMPTON INN HOTEL Tourist First WYNDHAM Luxury MANTA HOTELS HOTEL ORO VERDE First ESMERALDAS HOTELS ROYAL DECAMERON MOMPICHE First [Travel Planner Guide] 10 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com HOTELS IN ECUADOR MONTAÑITA HOTELS BAJA MONTAÑITA HOTEL Tourist MAJAGUA ADVENTURE DHARMA BEACH HOTEL Tourist SALINAS HOTELS ROYAL DECAMERON PUNTA CENTINELA First Superior PUERTO LÓPEZ HOTELS MANTARAYA LODGE Superior [Travel Planner Guide] 11 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com TRAVEL TIPS CLIMATE AND CLOTHING: All the Ecuadorian coast offers a pleasant average temperature of 26 ° C, which makes it ideal to enjoy at any time of year. The warmest season is from December to April time that can be presented strong but generally short tropical showers, sunny and humid days and temperatures above 35 ° C. The “cool” season runs from June to November and has heavens something more covered, temperatures can drop to about 20 ° C and little chance of rain, but no wind and occasional rain or drizzle morning. Appropriate dress to enjoy the beach is a good swimsuit, clothing cotton linen or very fresh and light and comfortable sandals, remember to wear sunglasses and sun blocked. The usual accessories like hats or caps, photographic equipment, medicines, and a small bag or backpack to carry items that need to go out for a few hours. For the nights and mornings especially in the less hot weather and more breeze lightweight jacket, pullover or windbreaker is recommended. The dress is generally casual and sporty, suitable for beach areas or natural areas. QUITO What to Bring? • Sun Block • Sunglasses • Camera • Sweater/ Jacket GUAYAQUIL What to Bring? • Sun Block • Sunglasses • Camera • Sweater/ Jacket Taxes and Entrances NOT INCLUDED • Churches and Museums in Quito US $ 2 – 5 • Local Tax for Lodging in Quito US$ 2 per Room per Night • Cotopaxi National Park Tax US $ 2 per PAX. Taxes and Entrances NOT INCLUDED • Historic Park Guayquil- Entrance, US $ 4,5 per person [Travel Planner Guide] 12 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com TRAVEL TIPS SPORTS AND ADVENTURE TOURISM The characteristics of the region allow surfing, diving, sailing, jet skiing, parasailing, fishing, trekking and a host of activities and sports for thrill seekers and adventure. The best places for surfing are Montañita and Beaches; for sailing, Salinas and Manta; Crucita for paragliding and scuba diving, Isla de la Plata, Ayangue, Los Ahorcados and Beaches. The so-called “blue Ecuadorian coast,” offer visitors beautiful spas, with magnificent beaches of clear sand and sunshine almost all year, which let you enjoy a pleasant climate and water sports as varied. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY We recommend travel during the day and not at night. If you play watersports sure the condition of the equipment and do it with certified guides who know the area. In large populations will find health centers that can meet an emergency, however if you take any medication in particular is better provisioned before traveling. Other recommendations for visitors to the Ecuadorian coast are drinking bottled water; use insect repellent especially between the months of December to April; no unprotected sun exposure; not stray too far from the coast; avoid lonely places, walking alone on the beach and less at night or camping on the beach. Do not forget your binoculars, it is recommended to wear light clothing because the temperature fluctuates between 24-27 degrees Celsius. [Travel Planner Guide] www.larutadelsolenecuador.com 13 SPECIAL PACKAGES [Travel Planner Guide] 14 14 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com www.larutadelsolenecuador.com RUTA DEL SOL .... Along the coast of Ecuador Your Way 7 nights / 8 days - Departure : Daily Also called “Ruta del Sol” is the tour of the Pacific coast, vast beaches, with year-round sunshine, fishing villages, big cities and small towns with much cultural, craft and culinary wealth .... also the only Ecuador that region as local experts recommend make with car rental at their own pace. Includes: • 7 night lodging, breakfast included in one of the following cities: Guayaquil, Salinas, Montanita, Puerto López, o Manta • 1 week rental 4-door compact car with unlimited mileage, basic insurance and taxes included , with Avis Rent a Car Attractions: • The City of Guayaquil • Salinas • Ballenita • Montañita • Manta • Olón • Machalilla National Park • Car Rental See Attractions Page Numbers 5, 6, 7 y 8 [Travel Planner Guide] [Travel Planner Guide] 15 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com www.larutadelsolenecuador.com RUTA DEL SOL MANABÍ MANTA PUERTO LÓPEZ S AYA GU MONTAÑITA TA SANNA ELE GUAYAQUIL SALINAS MAP BY REGION MAP SYMBOLS COAST BUS ANDES PLANE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS AMAZON TRAIN RUTA DEL SOL Guayaquil - Salinas - Montañita, Puerto López - Manta [Travel Planner Guide] [Travel Planner Guide] 16 16 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com www.larutadelsolenecuador.com QUITO & ESMERALDAS Departures: Mon., Thu., Fri. y Sun. 7 nights / 8 days Includes: • Transfer airport / hotel / airport in Quito • 3 night lodging in Quito • Daily Breakfast • Quito City Explorer (1 day pass), Equatorial Monument • Otavalo excursion • Transfer airport / hotel / airport in Esmeraldas (shared service - subject to availability • 4 nights’ accommodation in Esmeraldas all inclusive system (Hotel Decameron Mompiche) • Hotel tax and service charge Attractions: • Quito and the Middle of the World • Otavalo Market See Attractions Page Number 5 [Travel Planner Guide] [Travel Planner Guide] 17 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com www.larutadelsolenecuador.com QUITO & ESMERALDAS S LDA ERA ESM MOMPICHE IMBABURA OTAVALO PICHINCHA QUIT O MAP BY REGION MAP SYMBOLS COAST BUS ANDES PLANE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS AMAZON TRAIN QUITO & ESMERALDAS Quito - Otavalo - Esmeraldas [Travel Planner Guide] [Travel Planner Guide] 18 18 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com www.larutadelsolenecuador.com GUAYAQUIL & BEACHES Departures: Daily 7 nights / 8 days Includes: • Transfer airport / hotel in Guayaquil • 2 night jogging in Guayaquil • Daily breakfast • City tour • Transfer hotel Guayaquil / hotel Salinas/ Guayaquil airport (Shared service - subject to availability) • 5 night lodging in Salinas all inclusive system (Hotel Decameron Punta Centinela) • Hotel taxes Attractions: • The City of Guayaquil • Salinas See Attractions Page Number 5 [Travel Planner Guide] [Travel Planner Guide] 19 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com www.larutadelsolenecuador.com GUAYAQUIL & BEACHES S AYA GU TA SANNA ELE GUAYAQUIL SALINAS MAP BY REGION MAP SYMBOLS COAST BUS ANDES PLANE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS AMAZON TRAIN GUAYAQUIL & BEACHES Guayaquil - Salinas [Travel Planner Guide] [Travel Planner Guide] 20 20 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com www.larutadelsolenecuador.com MONTAÑITA… SUN, WAVES & FUN Departure: Daily Includes: • Transfer Guayaquil / Montañita / Guayaquil (Private Service) • Accommodation at hotels: Majagua or Baja Montañita for the number of nights of your choice (Tourist 3***) 3, 4 or 7 nights • American Breakfast (Baja Montañita Hotel) • Hotel taxes Attractions: • Montañita See Attractions Page Number 6 [Travel Planner Guide] [Travel Planner Guide] 21 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com www.larutadelsolenecuador.com MONTAÑITA… SUN, WAVES & FUN S AYA GU MONTAÑITA GUAYAQUIL TA SANNA ELE MAP BY REGION MAP SYMBOLS COAST BUS ANDES PLANE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS AMAZON TRAIN MONTAÑITA… SUN, WAVES & FUN Guayaquil - Montañita [Travel Planner Guide] [Travel Planner Guide] 22 www.larutadelsolenecuador.com by: W W W. 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