Portoviejo
Ecuador · Provincia de Manab�EC
City in Manabí, Ecuador
Portoviejo, also known as San Gregorio de Portoviejo, is a city in Ecuador, and the capital of the Province of Manabí, located about 30 km (19 mi) from the Pacific coast. It is still known as the city of the "Royal Tamarind Trees" due to the former Tamarind plantations in the area.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 244,129
- Coordinates
- -1.055, -80.454
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 53 m
Overview of Portoviejo
Portoviejo is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Provincia de Manab�, Ecuador. Its resident count stands at approximately 244,129. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture, nature and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Portoviejo
Culture in Portoviejo
(6)For culture, expect Cathedrals, Churches, Docks, Fountains and Historical Sites. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. The list follows Portoviejo's own activity tags.
Nature in Portoviejo
(5)On the nature side, Portoviejo offers Beaches, Desert, Geological Formations, Nature Reserves and Rivers. Everything listed here comes from what Portoviejo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Portoviejo
(4)Our data lists Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Music as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Portoviejo.
Water Sports in Portoviejo
(3)Our data lists Bodyboard, Swimming and Water Sports as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Portoviejo.
Sports in Portoviejo
(2)The sports shortlist for Portoviejo: Slopes and Tennis. Everything listed here comes from what Portoviejo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Portoviejo
(1)Adventure in Portoviejo covers Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Portoviejo.
More to do in Portoviejo
(1)Portoviejo records Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Portoviejo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Portoviejo
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Portoviejo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Portoviejo, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Portoviejo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Portoviejo known for?
- Portoviejo, in Provincia de Manab�, Ecuador, is best known for culture, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 244,129 residents.
- What can you do in Portoviejo?
- Recorded activities in Portoviejo include Cathedrals, Churches, Docks, Fountains and Historical Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Portoviejo?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Portoviejo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Portoviejo located?
- Portoviejo is located in Provincia de Manab�, Ecuador. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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