Piñas is a small village located in El Oro province, Ecuador. The town is built in steps going up the side of a mountain. The streets of Piñas are connected by crisscrossing flights of brightly painted stairs. Piñas is also known for its mild climate, usually, there is some fog, making it a great place to grow orchids.
The National Festival of Orchids, Piñas' biggest festival, takes place in November. Among the main attractions is the Buenaventura Reserve, just nine kilometers from Piñas. This is a great place for bird watching.