Reserva Ecológica Manglares ChuruteParque Nacional CajasIsla Santa ClaraIsla Boca TenguelCerro MiradorCerro Mala
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Baláo

Baláo is a town in Guayas district, Ecuador of about 12,205 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute, Parque Nacional Cajas and Isla Santa Clara.

2.9110° S, 79.8144° WPop. 12,205

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km22
Must-see9
Notable171
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute, nature spot near Baláo
Must-see

Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute

Nature spot · 61 km

Parque Nacional Cajas, nature spot near Baláo
Must-see

Parque Nacional Cajas

Nature spot · 77 km · Azuay

Must-see

Isla Santa Clara

River spot · 94 km · El Oro

Places near Baláo by type

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One day from Baláo

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:23 pm

165 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Baláo
  2. Isla Boca Tenguelriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro Malaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Isla Centinelariver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Desvío A Las 7 Cascadaswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cerro Miradorviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Baláo
Today’s loopBaláoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Baláo?

Isla Boca Tenguel (river spot, about 13 km), Cerro Mirador (viewpoint, about 26 km), Cerro Mala (viewpoint, about 29 km), Desvío A Las 7 Cascadas (waterfall, about 35 km), Isla Centinela (river spot, about 36 km), Las 7 Cascadas de Naranjal (waterfall, about 37 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baláo?

22 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baláo?

Cerro Mirador, about 26 km by road; Cerro Mala (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Baláo?

Isla Boca Tenguel, about 13 km by road; Isla Centinela (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Baláo?

Start in Baláo, visit Isla Boca Tenguel, then Cerro Mala, then Isla Centinela, then Desvío A Las 7 Cascadas, then Cerro Mirador, and drive back — about 165 km by road in all.