Salinas Canton, Coastal administrative division in Santa Elena Province, Ecuador
Salinas Canton extends over 67 square kilometers along the Pacific coast, comprising the city of Salinas and rural parishes of Anconcito and José Luis Tamayo.
The region transformed from a small fishing village into an administrative canton in 1937 through a decree by General Alberto Enriquez Gallo.
The Museum of the Great Peninsula displays archaeological artifacts from Valdivia, Machalilla, and Guancavilca civilizations that inhabited the region.
The canton maintains multiple yacht clubs with extensive facilities, including Puerto Lucia Yacht Club which features a hotel, restaurants, and a large marina.
La Chocolatera, positioned at the westernmost point of mainland Ecuador, offers opportunities for whale watching and deep-sea fishing activities.
Location: Santa Elena Province
Capital city: Salinas
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Shares border with: La Libertad Canton, Santa Elena Canton
Website: http://salinas.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -2.21667,-80.95000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:10
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