Punta Carneros is an island located in the Salinas County, in the Santa Elena Province of Ecuador.

Punta Carneros Beach

Punta Carneros Beach is surrounded by thick coastal vegetation. The beach extends for approximately 1.6 miles (2.57 kilometers) with white to gray sand.

Punta Carnero, Ecuador

Recreational activities

Surfing is a popular activity at Punta Carneros Beach due to the quality of the surf from the rocks to the dock. The beach is known for having hosted national and international surfing competitions numerous times. The beach was the venue for the ISA World Junior Surfing Games Ecuador in 2009.

Punta Carnero, Ecuador

Other common recreational activities in the beach include whale watching, parasailing and birdwatching.

Punta Carnero, Ecuador

External links

Beach Information at Ecuador

Punta Carneros Web Site at puntacarnero.com. wannasurf.com Punta Carneros surfosmagazine.com Punta Carneros

Surfing locations in Ecuador

Beaches of Ecuador

Geography of Santa Elena Province

Tourist attractions in Santa Elena Province