Guidebook for La Libertad
Food Scene
Located in the downtown market where you can buy Fresh fish off the docks; shrimp, clams, dorado, tuna and more.
Mercado de Mariscos Canton La Libertad
Located in the downtown market where you can buy Fresh fish off the docks; shrimp, clams, dorado, tuna and more.
$2 taxi ride to a fabulous modern coffee and tea and sweets shop. They serve sandwiches, desserts. Soft Jazz playing in the background, friendly and knowledgeable service. One of the only places in our area to purchase loose leaf tea.
Café & Té con Aroma de Mujer/Cafeteria/La Libertad /Salinas/Santa Elena
$2 taxi ride to a fabulous modern coffee and tea and sweets shop. They serve sandwiches, desserts. Soft Jazz playing in the background, friendly and knowledgeable service. One of the only places in our area to purchase loose leaf tea.
One of our favorites for consistent service and quality vs value of food. Popular with both the locals and foreigners. We always recommend a stop at this location. Choices range from Steak, Chicken, Seafood to Basic Rice Dishes.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luv ´n´ Oven
Avenida MalecónOne of our favorites for consistent service and quality vs value of food. Popular with both the locals and foreigners. We always recommend a stop at this location. Choices range from Steak, Chicken, Seafood to Basic Rice Dishes.
Fabulous Rotisserie Chicken served traditional style with Patacones and Salad. With a drink, the meal is under $4 per person and you will not walk away hungry!
RESTAURANTE "POLLOS ALES"
Fabulous Rotisserie Chicken served traditional style with Patacones and Salad. With a drink, the meal is under $4 per person and you will not walk away hungry!
Mercado Cepeda Jorge Jacome
Parrilladas LAS TABLITAS
ChileSightseeing
Jog in early mornings, stroll the afternoon or people watch in the evening. Have a bite to eat; from quick free stand burger kiosks, to bbq sit down dinners, pizza or simply ice cream. Family friendly atmosphere. When the tide is low, swimming beach is available. Enjoy a cocktail or cool drink at the far end and watch them load the Catch of the Day onto trucks. Shop for souvenirs or browse the shops.
Malecón de La Libertad
Malecón de La LibertadJog in early mornings, stroll the afternoon or people watch in the evening. Have a bite to eat; from quick free stand burger kiosks, to bbq sit down dinners, pizza or simply ice cream. Family friendly atmosphere. When the tide is low, swimming beach is available. Enjoy a cocktail or cool drink at the far end and watch them load the Catch of the Day onto trucks. Shop for souvenirs or browse the shops.
Accessible with a driver; this a popular look-out that is found on the military base in Chipipe. Walk trails, have a bit to eat, souvenirs or bike rentals available. This tour often includes 3 vista views including Loberia where you can see the sea lions.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Chocolatera
Accessible with a driver; this a popular look-out that is found on the military base in Chipipe. Walk trails, have a bit to eat, souvenirs or bike rentals available. This tour often includes 3 vista views including Loberia where you can see the sea lions.
With a driver; a view of the largest fishing port in our province can be part of the sights with la Chocoletera.
Anconcito
With a driver; a view of the largest fishing port in our province can be part of the sights with la Chocoletera.
Stroll the Malecon of the tourist mecca Salinas Beach EC. Back to Back shops, restaurants, souvenirs, people watching, street performers, beach fun, water sports, sand castle.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Malecón Salinas
Avenida MalecónStroll the Malecon of the tourist mecca Salinas Beach EC. Back to Back shops, restaurants, souvenirs, people watching, street performers, beach fun, water sports, sand castle.
Ayangue-Santa Elena-Ecuador
Parks & Nature
Ocean front park, newly renovated and set to open March 2017. A 20 min walk from the property, enjoy early morning aerobics or zumba classes ($0.25) Monday thru Friday.
Parque Central
Avenida 9 de OctubreOcean front park, newly renovated and set to open March 2017. A 20 min walk from the property, enjoy early morning aerobics or zumba classes ($0.25) Monday thru Friday.
Mirador Resort "Cerro El Tablazo"
SucreArts & Culture
Fabulous, clean and well organized Museum. $2.50 taxi ride from the property. Entrance to the museum is free and open Tues through Sunday. The tour is guided and only in Spanish.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Amantes De Sumpa
Fabulous, clean and well organized Museum. $2.50 taxi ride from the property. Entrance to the museum is free and open Tues through Sunday. The tour is guided and only in Spanish.
The townsite contains a number of small museums and shops where local artisan indigenous items can be purchased. You will see examples of some of the masks and statues offered on our property.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Valdivia
The townsite contains a number of small museums and shops where local artisan indigenous items can be purchased. You will see examples of some of the masks and statues offered on our property.
Museo Casa León
1330 y Av. 9 de OctubreEntertainment & Activities
$2 taxi ride or (0.35) bus to Paseo Shopping Center. They have a 6 theater Movie center where typically you can find at least 1 or 2 English options to choose from.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supercines La Peninsula
S/N Av. 12 AVA.$2 taxi ride or (0.35) bus to Paseo Shopping Center. They have a 6 theater Movie center where typically you can find at least 1 or 2 English options to choose from.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Relax on the beach or indulge in an inexpensive Lobster Dinner on the beach when in season.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ayangue
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Relax on the beach or indulge in an inexpensive Lobster Dinner on the beach when in season.
World renowned surfing destination. Funky and Fun town. $2 bus ride or $25 by taxi. Shop, surf, relax on the beach, shop, eat, dance in the streets. One hour day trip and highly recommended area to see.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Montañita
World renowned surfing destination. Funky and Fun town. $2 bus ride or $25 by taxi. Shop, surf, relax on the beach, shop, eat, dance in the streets. One hour day trip and highly recommended area to see.
Shopping
Typical western style mall with a food court, movie theater, shopping centers including a grocery store.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paseo Shopping Peninsula
Avenida 12Typical western style mall with a food court, movie theater, shopping centers including a grocery store.
2 streets of souvenir shopping where local artisans offer everything from purses, hand-crafted jewelry, wooden figurines, and general tourist related items. Best time to visit is in the evenings after enjoying a nice dinner on the Malecon
Artesanias La Perla
2 streets of souvenir shopping where local artisans offer everything from purses, hand-crafted jewelry, wooden figurines, and general tourist related items. Best time to visit is in the evenings after enjoying a nice dinner on the Malecon
Local Shopping mall where there is wall to wall shops to browse. Ranging from clothes to electronics; this is a more traditional Ecuadorian shopping center that moves away from the western style malls we are accustomed to. You can food courts outside and often souvenir vendors as well.
Buenaventura Moreno
Local Shopping mall where there is wall to wall shops to browse. Ranging from clothes to electronics; this is a more traditional Ecuadorian shopping center that moves away from the western style malls we are accustomed to. You can food courts outside and often souvenir vendors as well.
Essentials
This bank offers ATM service inside and out. It is in 20 minute walk from the property.
Banco Pichincha
This bank offers ATM service inside and out. It is in 20 minute walk from the property.
Professional and Affordable Dental services. This Dentist speaks enough English to make you feel comfortable. We use his services and many guests have as well, all with positive feedback.
PLUS DENTAL
Avenida Segunda AProfessional and Affordable Dental services. This Dentist speaks enough English to make you feel comfortable. We use his services and many guests have as well, all with positive feedback.
Located in Salinas, before the Malecon. This is a favorite among the expat community. They tend to carry some of the favorites from back home (at extra cost).
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supermaxi Salinas
Located in Salinas, before the Malecon. This is a favorite among the expat community. They tend to carry some of the favorites from back home (at extra cost).
If you want to avoid the larger crowds that may be found at the mall grocery store, this is another grocery chain option to choose from.
Super Aki La Península
Calle 17If you want to avoid the larger crowds that may be found at the mall grocery store, this is another grocery chain option to choose from.
A smaller grocery store located in 25 min walking distance from the property. Good for those few quick items you may want to pick up.
TÍA La Libertad
Calderón y 18 de AgostoA smaller grocery store located in 25 min walking distance from the property. Good for those few quick items you may want to pick up.
Casa Blanca Playa Cautivo