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Palestina

Palestina is a town in Guayas district, Ecuador of about 9,364 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 34 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Parque Histórico de Guayaquil, Guayaquil Ecuador Temple and Faro del Cerro Santa Ana.

1.9371° S, 79.7140° WPop. 9,364

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km142
Must-see12
Notable137
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Parque Histórico de Guayaquil, park near Palestina
Must-see

Parque Histórico de Guayaquil

Park · 36 km

Guayaquil Ecuador Temple, church near Palestina
Must-see

Guayaquil Ecuador Temple

Church · 40 km

Faro del Cerro Santa Ana, viewpoint near Palestina
Must-see

Faro del Cerro Santa Ana

Viewpoint · 41 km

Places near Palestina by type

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One day from Palestina

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:21 pm

124 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 Palestina
  2. Cerro Samborondonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Parque Histórico de Guayaquilpark · 45 min
  4. Guayaquil Ecuador Templechurch · 30 min
  5. Faro del Cerro Santa Anaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Isla de Floresriver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Palestina
Today’s loopPalestinaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palestina?

Río Roncaderes (river spot, about 2 km), Caballo Pelotón (heritage site, about 3 km), Cerro Samborondon (viewpoint, about 7 km), Parque Histórico de Guayaquil (park, about 36 km), Isla de Flores (river spot, about 18 km), Guayaquil Ecuador Temple (church, about 40 km).

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

142 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Palestina?

Caballo Pelotón, about 3 km by road; Negro Samborrendon (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Palestina?

El Mesias Viene, about 3 km by road; Iglesia de Cristo Iberoamericana Samborondon (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palestina?

Start in Palestina, visit Cerro Samborondon, then Parque Histórico de Guayaquil, then Guayaquil Ecuador Temple, then Faro del Cerro Santa Ana, then Isla de Flores, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.