A Landscape view of La Chocolatera near Hotel Colón Salinas

Things to do in Salinas

Explore Our Beach Destination in Ecuador

Hotel Colón Salinas offers a convenient and accessible location just minutes from the most popular things to do in Santa Elena Ecuador. Take a stroll along the pristine white sands of Playa Salinas, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador. Observe the exotic marine fauna at the Salinas Whale Museum. Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean while mingling with sea lions, seagulls and native birds at La Chocolatera, a magical place at the tip of Santa Elena. When planning vacation activities for your trip to Ecuador, the staff at Hotel Colón Salinas will be happy to recommend fun things to do and help you contact a tour guide.  

Closeup of a whale skeleton at Whale Museum near Colón Salinas

Whale Museum

The whale museum is a private collection of marine mammal specimens that is open to the public in Salinas. It is open by appointment Monday to Sunday from 7 am to 8 pm.

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A landscape view of La Chocolatera near Hotel Colón Salinas

La Chocolatera, Loberia, El Mirador

Take in stunning ocean views while mingling with sea lions, seagulls and native birds at La Chocolatera, a magical place at the tip of Santa Elena.

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