Guayas district, Ecuador

Places to visit near Balzar

Balzar is a town in Guayas district, Ecuador, home to about 40,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 1 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 waterfalls. The must-see place is Embalse Daule Peripa (88 km).

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Balzar at a glance

Location
Guayas district, Ecuador
Population
about 40,115
Coordinates
1.3650° S, 79.9049° W
Places within 50 km
55
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Balzar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balzar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Balzar

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balzar. The closest is Monumento A Los Héroes (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Balzar

27 churches within 100 km of Balzar. The closest is Santuario Católico Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balzar

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balzar. The closest is Mirador El Tamarindo (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Balzar

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Balzar. The closest is Cascada Chapuli (73 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Balzar

5 parks within 100 km of Balzar. The closest is Parque 12 de Octobre (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Balzar

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Balzar. The closest is Finca el Lago (30 km); the best-known is Poza Honda (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Balzar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 151 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balzar
  2. 40 km Cerro El Gallinazo · viewpoint, Manabí
  3. 9 km Cerro La Lopez · viewpoint, Manabí
  4. 5 km Cerro Montenegro · viewpoint, Manabí
  5. 62 km Abras de Mantequilla · nature spot, Los Ríos
  6. 11 km Playa La Revesa · beach, Los Ríos
  7. 24 km Back to Balzar

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From travellers near Balzar

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How to reach Balzar

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balzar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage132Monumento A Los Héroes (34 km)
    Churches2327Santuario Católico Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1024Mirador El Tamarindo (1 km)
    Waterfalls018Cascada Chapuli (73 km)
    Other attractions1313Pk. 180 (4 km)
    Parks25Parque 12 de Octobre (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Finca el Lago (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Isla San Fernando (25 km)
    Beaches & coast13Playa La Revesa (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Abras de Mantequilla (30 km)
    Caves12Mi Vivienda (49 km)
    Museums01Museo de la Ciudad de Portoviejo (87 km)

    Balzar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balzar?

    Playa La Revesa (beach, about 24 km), Santuario Católico Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (church, about 1 km), Mirador El Tamarindo (viewpoint, about 1 km), Parque 12 de Octobre (park, about 1 km), Iglesia Católica San Jacinto de Balzar (church, about 1 km), Capilla Católica Virgen del Carmen (church, about 1 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 1 fort, 23 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 other attractions, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Balzar?

    Monumento A Los Héroes, about 34 km by road; Aurora Estrada (60 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Balzar?

    Santuario Católico Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Católica San Jacinto de Balzar (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balzar?

    Mirador El Tamarindo, about 1 km by road; Cerro Montenegro (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balzar?

    Start in Balzar, visit Cerro El Gallinazo, then Cerro La Lopez, then Cerro Montenegro, then Abras de Mantequilla, then Playa La Revesa, and drive back — about 151 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balzar?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Balzar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Balzar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Balzar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.