Reserva Ecológica Manglares ChuruteParque Nacional CajasRotonda Statue to Simon Bolivar and San MartinArco del IncaLas 7 Cascadas de NaranjalBUCAY Cascadas Gallo de la Peña
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Naranjal

Naranjal is a town in Guayas district, Ecuador of about 32,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit: 5 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 museums. The must-see places are Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute, Parque Nacional Cajas and Rotonda Statue to Simon Bolivar and San Martin.

2.6736° S, 79.6183° WPop. 32,045

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km23
Must-see21
Notable236
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

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

Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute

Nature spot · 28 km

Parque Nacional Cajas, nature spot near Naranjal
Must-see

Parque Nacional Cajas

Nature spot · 55 km · Azuay

Rotonda Statue to Simon Bolivar and San Martin, church near Naranjal
Must-see

Rotonda Statue to Simon Bolivar and San Martin

Church · 76 km

Places near Naranjal by type

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One day from Naranjal

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:00 pm

120 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 Naranjal
  2. Camino Incaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cordillera de Molleturoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Las 7 Cascadas de Naranjalwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. BUCAY Cascadas Gallo de la Peñawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churutenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Naranjal
Today’s loopNaranjalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Naranjal?

Arco del Inca (heritage site, about 1 km), Arco Inspiración del Poeta (heritage site, about 1 km), Las 7 Cascadas de Naranjal (waterfall, about 7 km), BUCAY Cascadas Gallo de la Peña (waterfall, about 7 km), Desvío A Las 7 Cascadas (waterfall, about 7 km), Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute (nature spot, about 28 km).

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

23 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 waterfalls, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Naranjal?

Arco del Inca, about 1 km by road; Arco Inspiración del Poeta (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Naranjal?

Cordillera de Molleturo, about 20 km by road; Cerro Mirador (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Naranjal?

Start in Naranjal, visit Camino Inca, then Cordillera de Molleturo, then Las 7 Cascadas de Naranjal, then BUCAY Cascadas Gallo de la Peña, then Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.