Title: Visit Ruta del Sol: Best of Ruta del Sol Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ruta del Sol](https://expedia.ca/Ruta-Del-Sol-Hotels.d3000655749.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ruta del Sol](https://expedia.ca/Ruta-Del-Sol-Vacation-Rentals.d3000655749.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Ruta del Sol](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Ruta-Del-Sol.d3000655749.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ruta del Sol Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ruta-Del-Sol.d3000655749.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ruta del Sol Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ruta-Del-Sol.d3000655749.Destination-Travel-Guides) # 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141380/adcba63a-f3c1-49bb-8a0b-72d6d534445e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141380/adcba63a-f3c1-49bb-8a0b-72d6d534445e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Selling ice creams in the beach, Salinas, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500230/1583027c-0733-49e0-a2bd-480d1f519ada.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349502/bd1cd570-d93c-4190-86c7-2c275a55d4f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#LifeAtExpedia Montañita Beach ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141380/a2fae266-eb56-4637-926b-2af7a4a36192.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ruta del Sol Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Ruta del Sol ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Marianita While there might not be top attractions in Santa Marianita, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mall del Pacífico and Manta Port. [](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Santa-Marianita.dx553248635976399083) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Las Vegas If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Vegas and surrounding area, you can visit Playita Mía Artisanal Shipyard and Manabí Fisherman Statue. [](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Las-Vegas.dx553248635976396615) ![Malecón Playa el Murciélago en Manta](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/953417999495655424/efa0174e-c822-4cea-9c47-a8e5441ba5d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barbasquillo If you're spending some time in Barbasquillo, Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Barbasquillo.dx953417999495655424) ![Vista aerea del Faro de San Lorenzo, Manta, Ecuador, desde un dron](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976386180/ca272a22-1782-40f8-825e-e79de30239a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parroquia Tarqui While visiting Parroquia Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Manabí Fisherman Statue and Playita Mía Fish Market. [](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Parroquia-Tarqui.dx553248635976386180) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ciudadela Universitaria Though Ciudadela Universitaria might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall del Pacífico and Murciélago Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Ciudadela-Universitaria.dx961888320013783040) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parroquia Los Esteros While there might not be top attractions in Parroquia Los Esteros, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Manta Port and Mall del Pacífico. [](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Parroquia-Los-Esteros.dx961888773134675968) - Ruta del Sol Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ruta del Sol ![Oro Verde Manta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/486500/486448/766b0365_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oro Verde Manta Calle 23, Av. Malecon Manta Manabi CA $177 CA $195 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Manta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (681 reviews) Great clean room. Check in staff very friendly and courteous. Bell boy brought luggage to room. Room service was great and chocolate covered strawberries with bowl of assorted nuts was just perfect. Breakfast was included and was out of this world with variety and quality!!! This is my second time ... Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=486448&PinnedHotelID=486448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655749) ![Wyndham Manta Sail Plaza Hotel & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17800000/17793100/17793054/986c84a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Manta Sail Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Via Barbasquillo junto a Mykonos Manta Manabi CA $170 CA $187 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Manta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are ... 7.8/10 Good! (364 reviews) El personal de la recepcion fue muy amable,la habitacion impecable y el buffet muy completo y excelente Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=17793054&PinnedHotelID=17793054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655749) ![Royal Decameron Punta Centinela](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5300000/5298000/5297938/e73623d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Decameron Punta Centinela Km 10 1/2 via Salinas, Manglar Alto Santa Elena Santa Elena Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca ... 7.4/10 Good! (91 reviews) Staff Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=5297938&PinnedHotelID=5297938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655749) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=5297938&PinnedHotelID=5297938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655749) [See all 602 properties in Ruta del Sol](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000655749) 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. ![La Casa de Pio Pio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35260000/35252500/35252434/b3a8debd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Casa de Pio Pio Ruta del Spondylus No. 16 Manglaralto Santa Elena Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Manglaralto. 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(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 Jul 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Hotels-ZAMFAR-Vacaciones.h109000015.Hotel-Information) ![Puerto Madera Apartamentos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103990000/103983100/103983010/135648c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Puerto Madera Apartamentos Los Gavilanes Manta Manabí Stay at this apartment in Manta. Enjoy free WiFi, 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. 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