Bolívar district, Ecuador

Places to visit near Guaranda

Guaranda is a town in Bolívar district, Ecuador, home to about 22,199 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 waterfalls, 18 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo (30 km), Chimborazo (31 km) and Primera Iglesia Católica del Ecuador (1534) - María Natividad de Balbanera (38 km).

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Guaranda, Ecuador
Guaranda, Bolívar district, Ecuador. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Guaranda at a glance

Location
Bolívar district, Ecuador
Population
about 22,199
Coordinates
1.5926° S, 79.0010° W
Places within 50 km
71 (4 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 museums

Top places to visit near Guaranda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Guaranda: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Guaranda

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guaranda. The closest is Bosque (17 km); the best-known is Chimborazo (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Guaranda

63 waterfalls within 100 km of Guaranda. The closest is Cascada La Chorrera (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Guaranda

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guaranda. The closest is Avión (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Guaranda

6 museums within 100 km of Guaranda. The closest is Indio Guaranga (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Guaranda

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Guaranda. The closest is Laguna Patococha (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Guaranda

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Guaranda. The closest is Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Guaranda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guaranda
  2. 1 km Avión · heritage site, Bolívar
  3. 2 km Indio Guaranga · museum, Bolívar
  4. 7 km El Castillo Las Cochas · heritage site, Bolívar
  5. 24 km Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo · nature spot, Tungurahua
  6. 5 km Chimborazo · viewpoint, Chimborazo
  7. 31 km Back to Guaranda

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guaranda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23103Bosque (17 km)
    Waterfalls1863Cascada La Chorrera (21 km)
    Forts & heritage1832Avión (1 km)
    Other attractions17Santiago de Bolivar (15 km)
    Museums26Indio Guaranga (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Laguna Patococha (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo (30 km)
    Caves35Cueva del Duende (15 km)
    Churches24Primera Iglesia Católica del Ecuador (1534) - María Natividad de Balbanera (38 km)
    Beaches & coast23Deposito de Tierra Blanca (48 km)
    Parks03Parque Cevallos (71 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de Flores (93 km)

    Guaranda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guaranda?

    Avión (heritage site, about 1 km), Indio Guaranga (museum, about 1 km), El Castillo Las Cochas (heritage site, about 7 km), Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo (nature spot, about 30 km), Chimborazo (viewpoint, about 31 km), Cruz (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 waterfalls, 18 forts & heritage, 1 attraction, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Guaranda?

    Bosque, about 17 km by road; Bosque de Polylepis (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Guaranda?

    Cascada La Chorrera, about 21 km by road; Cascada la Chorrera (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Guaranda?

    Avión, about 1 km by road; El Castillo Las Cochas (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guaranda?

    Start in Guaranda, visit Avión, then Indio Guaranga, then El Castillo Las Cochas, then Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo, then Chimborazo, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guaranda?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Guaranda

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