Catarama, EcuadorReserva de Producción Faunística ChimborazoChimborazoParque Histórico de GuayaquilAurora EstradaCascada la ChorreraIglesia Católica San Pedro de Ricaurte
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Catarama

Catarama is a town in Los Ríos district, Ecuador of about 9,723 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit: 7 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo, Chimborazo and Parque Histórico de Guayaquil.

1.5750° S, 79.4600° WPop. 9,723

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km25
Must-see4
Notable103
Best timeJuly to January

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The 3 places worth the trip

Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo, nature spot near Catarama
Must-see

Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo

Nature spot · 88 km · Tungurahua

Chimborazo, viewpoint near Catarama
Must-see

Chimborazo

Viewpoint · 91 km · Chimborazo

Parque Histórico de Guayaquil, park near Catarama
Must-see

Parque Histórico de Guayaquil

Park · 97 km · Guayas

Places near Catarama by type

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One day from Catarama

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:54 pm

126 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 Catarama
  2. Aurora Estradaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Avion de la FAEheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cascada la Chorrerawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Refinadorabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cerro El Pailonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Catarama
Today’s loopCataramaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Catarama?

Aurora Estrada (heritage site, about 16 km), Cascada la Chorrera (waterfall, about 26 km), Iglesia Católica San Pedro de Ricaurte (church, about 1 km), Monumento de la Madre (park, about 2 km), Avion de la FAE (heritage site, about 29 km), Cerro El Pailon (viewpoint, about 30 km).

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

25 places on Spotwander: 7 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Catarama?

Cascada la Chorrera, about 26 km by road; Cascada Pan De Azúcar (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Catarama?

Cerro El Pailon, about 30 km by road; Cerro Mata de Platano (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Catarama?

Start in Catarama, visit Aurora Estrada, then Avion de la FAE, then Cascada la Chorrera, then Refinadora, then Cerro El Pailon, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.