Places to visit near

Paján

Paján is a town in Manabí district, Ecuador of about 9,183 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage and 28 churches. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Machalilla, El Murcielago and Barbasquillo.

1.5524° S, 80.4296° WPop. 9,183

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see4
Notable126
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Paján

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:35 pm

143 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 Paján
  2. Agua Fria. R3cintoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cascada de San Nicoláswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cascadas Recinto Cuenca-Parroquia La Americawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cascada de Bajo Grandewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cascadas 5 Kilómetroswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Paján
Today’s loopPajánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Paján?

Cascada de Bajo Grande (waterfall, about 11 km), Cascadas 5 Kilómetros (waterfall, about 23 km), Cascada de San Nicolás (waterfall, about 23 km), Centro- Parque el Papagayo (park, about 1 km), Parque El Loro (heritage site, about 1 km), Luz Divina la Luz de Jesucristo A Las Naciones (church, about 1 km).

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

72 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 1 beach, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paján?

Agua Fria. R3cinto, about 29 km by road; Mirador de Rio Guanabano (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Paján?

Parque El Loro, about 1 km by road; Las Golondrinas (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paján?

Start in Paján, visit Agua Fria. R3cinto, then Cascada de San Nicolás, then Cascadas Recinto Cuenca-Parroquia La America, then Cascada de Bajo Grande, then Cascadas 5 Kilómetros, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.