Atracciones Cercanas
La población de Olón, en donde está ubicada la Finca-Hostería El Retiro, es el lugar ideal para hospedarse en su siguientes vacaciones en la Ruta del Spondylus. De nuestro hotel está a 1.5 horas manejando a muchos de los lugares más hermosos de la costa del Ecuador.
Salinas
La ciudad de Salinas esta localizada a 1 hora al sur de Olón. Durante los meses de Diciembre a Abril podrá disfrutar de una atractiva vida nocturna y mucha actividad en las playas cercanas (Pta. Carnero, Pta. Blanca, San Plablo, etc.) Sin embargo, esas no son los únicos atractivos de Salinas, desde aquí usted puede programar tours de pesca, observación de ballenas, buceo, observar leones marinos en la Chocolatera (el punto más hacia el oeste de América del Sur) o también observar aves en las piscinas de sal de Ecuasal.
Salinas ofrece una variedad de hoteles de primera y restaurantes en donde podrá pobrar los platos típicos de la costa, como el cebiche.
Acuario de Valdivia
The town of Valdivia built this small aquarium to promote the biodiversity of our coast and to help educate its visitors on the importance of caring for our environment. All visitors are guided by a volunteer stundent through the many exhibitions that include: sea lions, turtles, tropical fish, and even a penguin.
Dos Mangas
The community of Dos Mangas is located aproximately 25 min. from Olón. It is well known for its handcrafts in paja toquilla, zapan, and tagua ("vegetable ivory"). In addition you can take a horseback ride and hiking tour through the forest and visit natural pools and small waterfalls.
Montañita
Montañita is the most famous town in la Ruta del Spondylus, widely known for its nightlife and ideal beach for surfers. Montañita is host to an international surf competition that gathers some of the best surfers in this region.
The town also offers a variety of restaurants with local and international cousine, bars with live music , and during the beach season there are usually a few outdoor concerts.
The town is located at merely 5 minutes from El Retiro.
Olon
Olon is the first town in the beach of Olón, an 8 km. long strip of beach that is one of the best in Ecuador. El Retiro is located only 1,5 km. from the main road in Olón.
In addition Olón has a Catholic Sanctuary, shaped like a boat, located in a cliff on the south side of the beach which offers a great view of the beach and the ocean. Sometimes, if you are lucky, during whale watching season you can even see whales from this spot.
For those looking for a little more adventure you can visit the "Cascadas de Alex", a small waterfountain located about 8 km. from Olón. To get there you have to drive through the river bed and then take 5 min. walk to reach the waterfall. On the way you will be able to see many bird species.
Salango
Pto. López
Isla de la Plata
Agua Blanca
Los Frailes