Unidad Educativa 27 de Noviembre

Nombre: Nicol Valentina

Apellido: Franco Guerrón

Profesora: Reina Morán

Curso: 1ero Técnico

Paralelo: B
 Description

Salitre offers spacious natural wetlands, in which there is flora and fauna, unique in the
Province of Guayas; and even some of the species are in danger of extinction. Among the
scheduled events, the following stand out: The Amorfinos (Oral and Musical Tradition), during
the Columbus Day festival on October 12, during the festival program, the day of the event you
can enjoy the amorfinos, however, in peasant meetings they can also take place. Montubia
Night and Rodeos Montubios, every year on October 12 as part of the programs of the
traditional date of exaltation of the Montubio culture of the Guayas basin. Among its most
important festivities it is necessary to mention the May 26 day of Santa Marianita de Jesús,
patron saint of the canton, the July 16 feast of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of La
Bocana and the November 27 anniversary of cantonization.

Limits

It limits to the north with the Province of Los Ríos and the Palestina Canton; to the south with
Samborondón; to the east with the Province of Los Ríos, and to the west with the cantons of
Palestina, Santa Lucía and Daule.
 Political division

urban parishes

Salitre (cantonal head)

Features

Weather

The climate is hot and humid, with a temperature of 20°C in summer, while in winter it reaches
35°C. Its altitude is 5 meters above sea level.

Gastronomy

Typical meals

On its beaches you can taste a delicious freshwater fish bun, humitas, Creole duck and chicken
stew, shrimp and river fish casserole, corn torrejas. Likewise, the tasting of a pleasant native
pastry such as: malarrabia (ripe banana sweet), sweet potato and breadfruit cake, mazamorra,
etc. In the T de Salitre, cream of milk is also very popular, a drink made from milk and a
product called Yellow Egg that gives it its flavor.

Cultures and traditions

 On May 26, the day of Santa Marianita de Jesús, patron saint of the canton
 On July 16, the feast of the Virgen del Carmen, Patron Saint of La Bocana
 Los Amorfinos (Oral and Musical Tradition), during the Columbus Day festival on
October 12, during the program of the festivity, the day of the event you can enjoy the
amorfinos, however, in peasant meetings they can also take place .
 Montubia Night and Rodeos Montubios, every year on October 12 as part of the
programs of the traditional date of exaltation of the Montubio culture of the Guayas
basin.
 The November 27 anniversary of cantonization.
 Last days of October, it is the Election of the queen of tourism.
 Transportation

Its access roads are paved and in good condition, the following cooperatives have this
destination: Rutas Salitreñas and Salitre, the trip lasts one hour from Guayaquil.

Tourism

The banks of the Salitre River. Sectors: Santa Marianita, Pueblo Nuevo and Bocana, located in
the cantonal capital. Among the main activities are: the canoe ride, sale of drinks and food.
Natural Wetlands, for lovers of extreme experiences; where adrenaline is the main ingredient
of fun. Salitre offers spacious natural wetlands, in which there are flora and fauna, unique in
the province; and even some of the species are in danger of extinction. Places where the hiker
can enjoy sport fishing. Agrotourism, there are beautiful farms that offer a whole range of
options, in relation to agrotourism, where it is allowed to cohabit with the man from the
countryside and learn about their customs. Archeology, a circuit of tolas (indigenous
cemeteries) made up of more than 140 is offered, which indicates that Salitre was an area of
extensive indigenous settlements.