Portoviejo is the capital of Manabí, Ecuador. Also known as the “City of the Royal Tamarind Trees” — Tamarind is the fruit of beautiful trees found all around the city — Portoviejo has good road connections to Quito and Guayaquil. About the altitude, Portoviejo has an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. Portoviejo ... Read more
Ambato is a nice city, the capital of the Tungurahua province. It is the major hub for travelers heading from Quito to Riobamba o Guayaquil. Ambato’s full name is “San Juan de Ambato”. Known as the “City of Flowers and Fruits” – “Ciudad de las Flores y las Frutas” in Spanish, due to the great variety of fruits ... Read more
Guaranda is a small city, capital of the Bolívar province. It is located in the northeast of the province, about 137 mi. (220 km.) South of Quito and 93 mi. (150 km.) North of Guayaquil. Guaranda sits amid seven steep hills, that’s why it is also known as “the Rome of Ecuador” or the “City of ... Read more
