Ruta del Sol

Travel Guide

The streets of Montanita. You can find all kinds of knick knacks here, even a hat made from coconut husks! There are also vendors selling all kinds of juices made from fresh fruit like guava, passionfruit, and mangoes. Over on the beach, there are places you can either take a surf lesson, or rent a surfboard and give yourself lessons for less than $10/hour! #market
The streets of Montanita. You can find all kinds of knick knacks here, even a hat made from coconut husks! There are also vendors selling all kinds of juices made from fresh fruit like guava, passionfruit, and mangoes. Over on the beach, there are places you can either take a surf lesson, or rent a surfboard and give yourself lessons for less than $10/hour! #market
Selling ice creams in the beach, Salinas, Ecuador
We enjoyed watching the fisherman at work on this lovely #beach. 

However, if you go out in the water make sure you shuffle your feet to avoid stepping on a stingray! My friend learned this lesson the painful way.
#LifeAtExpedia Montañita Beach

Where to stay in Ruta del Sol

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Las Vegas

While Las Vegas isn't home to many top sights, Playita Mía Artisanal Shipyard and Playita Mía Fish Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Las Vegas
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Santa Marianita

When in Santa Marianita, you can plan a visit to Mall del Pacífico and Manta Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Santa Marianita
Malecón Playa el Murciélago en Manta

Barbasquillo

While visiting Barbasquillo, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club.

Barbasquillo
Vista aerea del Faro de San Lorenzo, Manta, Ecuador,  desde un dron

Parroquia Tarqui

While visiting Parroquia Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Manabí Fisherman Statue and Playita Mía Fish Market.

Parroquia Tarqui
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Ciudadela Universitaria

Though Ciudadela Universitaria may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall del Pacífico and Murciélago Beach.

Ciudadela Universitaria
Coast on Isla de la Plata, Manabi Province, Ecuador, South America

Buena Vista

While Buena Vista isn't home to many top sights, Mall del Pacífico and Murciélago Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Buena Vista
Oro Verde Manta

Oro Verde Manta

4.5 out of 5
Calle 23, Av. Malecon Manta Manabi
The price is RM503 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
RM503
RM554 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Manta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (692 reviews)
The facility was very clean and offered a very nice breakfast that was included in the overnight stay. The pool was very nice and resort overall was clean. I would have to recommend they keep up with the bedrooms as the paint was chipping and perhaps needed some updating as well as maintenance. Book ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Oro Verde Manta
Wyndham Manta Sail Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

Wyndham Manta Sail Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

4.5 out of 5
Via Barbasquillo junto a Mykonos Manta Manabi
The price is RM485 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
RM485
RM534 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Manta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (368 reviews)
El hotel ya no tiene salida al mar. Anteriormente, el hotel tenía vista al mar. Ahora les construyeron un edificio en frente. Nosotros fuimos con un bebé, y la verdad es que ni las instalaciones ni el personal fueron amables ni adecuadas con nuestras necesidades ni con mi bebé.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Wyndham Manta Sail Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

3.5 out of 5
Km 10 1/2 via Salinas, Manglar Alto Santa Elena Santa Elena
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Beach are ...
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
ZAMFAR Vacaciones

ZAMFAR Vacaciones

4 out of 5
Km 1, Avenida 5 Manta Manabí
Stay at this apartment in Manta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Excelente propiedad, una pena que no se puedan utilizar los amenities del hotel y se tenga que pagar aparte, de lado eso, todo perfecto

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

ZAMFAR Vacaciones
Puerto Madera Apartamentos

Puerto Madera Apartamentos

3.5 out of 5
Los Gavilanes Manta Manabí
Stay at this apartment in Manta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Umiña Tennis Club and Plaza La Quadra are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
The shower was either too hot or too cold.

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Puerto Madera Apartamentos
Las Golondrinas Ayampe

Las Golondrinas Ayampe

2.5 out of 5
Calle la Laguna Salango Manabí
Stay at this aparthotel in Salango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attraction Ayampe Beach is located nearby.
5/10 (2 reviews)
NO A/C, NO WI FI, NO POWER , 1 Million Mosquitos and in the same bedroom slips unknown people with you? Expedia allows this????

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025

Las Golondrinas Ayampe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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