The tour begins from the city of Guayaquil, capital of the province from Guayas, By private vehicle, you can take the vE-40. You can also take a bus from the Terminal Terrestre of Guayaquil to the city of Salinas, at the province from St. Helena.

In Guayaquil let yourself be surprised by:  

•     ● Downtown Guayaquil, its capital, visit the imposing Metropolitan Cathedral, the Seminario Park, famous for its free iguanas, and the historic Plaza de la Administración. 

•     ● Malecón 2000, where the elegant Palacio de Cristal, the emblematic Torre Morisca and spaces for walking along the river stand out. 

•     ● Interesting museums such as the Anthropological Museum y of Contemporary Art (MAAC), and don't miss the National Cocoa Museum, which narrates the history of cocoa from pre-Columbian culture to its global impact.. 

•     ● Ecuadorian Pasillo, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, is a musical expression that reflects the identity, nostalgia and feeling of the Ecuadorian people, its greatest exponent is the Guayaquil-born Julio Jaramillo. Learn more at the Julio Jaramillo Popular Music Museum located in the Las Peñas neighborhood.. 

•     ● Cerro Santa Ana, enjoy its panoramic views and visit the Las Peñas neighborhood, a cultural heritage site full of art and tradition, with galleries, workshops, cafes, murals, music and colorful houses. 

•     ● Guayas River offers a boat tour overlooking the city of Guayaquil among mangroves and wildlife, perfect for photography and bird watching. 

•     ● General Villamil Beaches, ideal for resting and practicing water sports such as surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, among others. 

•     ● Samborondón Historical Park, walk through mangrove trails and observe bird species such as parrots.   

•     ● Guayaquil Botanical Garden fascinates with its collection of orchids, butterflies and native plants.   

•     ● Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve you can paddle a canoe through mangroves, go hiking and spot birds such as the Semillero Piqui Grande and howler monkeys. 

•     ● Island Santay, Ramsar site y wet www.l of international ecological importance, offers cycling and bird watching as the zarapito trinador.

•     Cacao Arriba, a product with denomination of origin, is a national pride for its characteristics such as floral aroma, fruity flavor, genetic purity, centuries-old tradition and sustainable cultivation in specific areas. Try the products made from Ecuadorian cocoa and you will be surprised. 

•     ● Gastronomy with its outstanding dishes such as encebollado, an albacore soup with cassava and onion curtido, considered a national symbol. Guatita, a tripe stew in peanut sauce, surprises with its creamy texture and intense flavor. And for seafood lovers, the cangrejada conquers with seasoned crabs served with green plantain. 

In Salinas discover: 

•     ● Relaxing beaches in the city where you will have everything at hand, from lodging to good gastronomy. 

•     ● Puntilla de Santa Elena Coastal Marine Fauna Production Reserve (REMACOPSE), offers you a unique experience by the sea with whale watching from June to September, sea lions and coastal birds in a stunning natural environment. An outstanding attraction is the Chocolatera, a key point for the observation of marine fauna and emblematic coastal landscapes of the Ecuador. 

•     ● Provincial cuisine such as seafood casserole combines green plantain, peanuts and a mixture of shrimp, squid and shellfish. The bolón de verde has mashed plantain with shrimp or fish. And the pipián de morena rescues tradition with albacore, yellow corn and spices. Unique and memorable flavors.