It is located on the Pacific coast (Costa region), on the Santa Elena Peninsula, west of Guayaquil.
Capital: Santa Elena (smaller city).
Largest cities/cantons: La Libertad (largest commercial center), Salinas (most famous beach resort), Santa Elena.
Only 3 cantons: Salinas, La Libertad, and Santa Elena.
Characteristics: Known for beautiful beaches and tourism (Salinas, Montañita, Ayangue, Olón, Punta Carnero, etc.).
Warm, sunny climate (beach weather almost year-round, slightly cooler August–October).
Major economy: tourism, fishing, some oil (refinery near Ancón), salt mining.
Archaeological value: oldest traces of a pre-ceramic culture in Ecuador (Las Vegas culture, ~8800–4600 BC).
In short: a popular coastal province with plenty of beach tourism, modern resorts, and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for sun, sea, and water sports.
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