Los Rios province is located in the foothills of the western Andes in central Ecuador. Its capital is Babahoyo. Los Rios economy is largely based on its agriculture: coffee, cacao, bananas, rice, tobacco, etc. Tourist attractions include fishing and native rituals.
Climate is tropical; during the day temperature goes up to 88° F (31° C), while at night temperatures may drop to 66° F (19° F).
Local holidays are Provincialization of Los Ríos on October 6, Foundation of Babahoyo on May 27, Cantonization de Quevedo on October 7, Mocache Intercultural Day on October 12.
