Chimborazo district, Ecuador

Places to visit near Guano

Guano is a town in Chimborazo district, Ecuador, home to about 12,659 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Licto Volcanic Field (24 km), Primera Iglesia Católica del Ecuador (1534) - María Natividad de Balbanera (24 km) and El Altar (32 km).

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Guano, Ecuador
Guano, Chimborazo district, Ecuador. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Guano at a glance

Location
Chimborazo district, Ecuador
Population
about 12,659
Coordinates
1.6079° S, 78.6311° W
Places within 50 km
114 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Guano

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Guano: 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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Things to see near Guano, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Guano

120 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guano. The closest is Cerro Rulchi (8 km); the best-known is Licto Volcanic Field (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Guano

65 waterfalls within 100 km of Guano. The closest is Cascada Quimiag (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Guano

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guano. The closest is La Matriz (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Guano

11 caves within 100 km of Guano. The closest is Cueva del Diablo (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Guano

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Guano. The closest is Laguna Azul (Pintada) (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Guano

8 churches within 100 km of Guano. The closest is Basílica del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (9 km); the best-known is Primera Iglesia Católica del Ecuador (1534) - María Natividad de Balbanera (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Guano

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guano
  2. 8 km Cerro Rulchi · viewpoint, Chimborazo
  3. 3 km La Matriz · heritage site, Chimborazo
  4. 21 km Licto Volcanic Field · viewpoint, Chimborazo
  5. 22 km Primera Iglesia Católica del Ecuador (1534) - María Natividad de Balbanera · church, Chimborazo
  6. 16 km Busto del Dr. Telésforo Pino H. · heritage site, Chimborazo
  7. 9 km Back to Guano

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How to reach Guano

    All places near Guano by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guano by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints51120Cerro Rulchi (8 km)
    Waterfalls2665Cascada Quimiag (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1935La Matriz (6 km)
    Caves211Cueva del Diablo (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Laguna Azul (Pintada) (35 km)
    Churches38Basílica del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (9 km)
    Museums38Museo de Arte Religioso (9 km)
    Other attractions58Statue of the Virgin Mary (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo (38 km)
    Parks23Parque Palomino Flores (41 km)
    Beaches & coast03Pista de 4x4 (86 km)

    Guano: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guano?

    Licto Volcanic Field (viewpoint, about 24 km), Primera Iglesia Católica del Ecuador (1534) - María Natividad de Balbanera (church, about 24 km), La Matriz (heritage site, about 6 km), Cerro Rulchi (viewpoint, about 8 km), Busto del Dr. Telésforo Pino H. (heritage site, about 9 km), 21 de Abril (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 waterfalls, 19 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Guano?

    Cerro Rulchi, about 8 km by road; Cachaguay (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Guano?

    Cascada Quimiag, about 14 km by road; Cascada de Quinuaquiro (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Guano?

    La Matriz, about 6 km by road; Busto del Dr. Telésforo Pino H. (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guano?

    Start in Guano, visit Cerro Rulchi, then La Matriz, then Licto Volcanic Field, then Primera Iglesia Católica del Ecuador (1534) - María Natividad de Balbanera, then Busto del Dr. Telésforo Pino H., and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guano?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Guano

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