Babahoyo

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Babahoyo is the capital of Los Ríos Province, Ecuador. It was independeIs flanked by two rivers, the San Pablo and the Caracol, which join to form the Babahoyo river which, in turn, flows into the Guayas River, eventually ending in the sea. One of the most interesting excursions that the area offers is sailing down the Babahoyo, taking in the countryside and the traditional lifestyle of the area's campesinos who live off of the land, sowing crops and raising cattle. One feature of this journey that is sure to catch your eye will be the floating houses unique to the area. Another interesting sight is that of the house of Olmedo, a famous writer who penned the "Canto a Bolívar".

A processing and trade centre for the surrounding agricultural region, the city handles rice, sugarcane, fruits, balsa wood, and tagua nuts Image:Babahoyo102.jpg‎

[edit] Get in

Most bus companies running between Quito and Guayaquil stop or passes through Babahoyo. It is one gour from Guayaquil and 7 hours from QuitoQuevedo connects with Guayaquil by two highways, one through Balzar and Daule (not very popular); and the other one that passes through Babahoyo.

[edit] Get around

There is a small mall in the south part of the town, where people can buy supplies and run some errand.

[edit][add listing] See

Noteworthy attractions of the capital itself include the verdant gardens of Parque 24 de Mayo and the city's main cathedral, which is decorated with an enormous mosaic mural depicting the Virgin Mary. The beautiful river that have old traditional houses around it.

[edit][add listing] Do

Take a walk in the 10 Agosto street and look for the small edification is very interesting. Have an ice cream and enjoy the view in the new malecon can be pretty and very relaxing. At night there are a couple of bars and clubs in the downtown very common for the wealthy citizen.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Many restaurants are in the town. From Chifa to Fast food prepared it by local Chifa Sin Log.- Chinese food. Address: 10 de Agosto and Sucre.

Monich.- Ecuadorian & International food. Address: Eloy Alfaro and 10 de Agosto

[edit][add listing] Drink

Sodas bar are very common in the town, also street vendor sell natural fresh juices

[edit][add listing] Sleep

There are different kinds of places where to stay, from hotels to motels.

  • Hotel Emperador - on Gen Barona street. Reservations: Tel. 5935-730535.
  • Hotel Cachari - with, a/c, cable TV, sauna, & restaurant. Address: Bolívar 120 and Gen Barona. Tel. 5935-734443,
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