Places to visit near

Palora

Palora is a town in Morona Santiago district, Ecuador of about 6,472 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cascada el Pailón del Diablo(dueño el Walter), El Altar and Upano Valley Sites.

1.7013° S, 77.9652° WPop. 6,472

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km33
Must-see12
Notable159
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Palora

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:33 pm

122 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 Palora
  2. Cascada Hola Vidawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. El Sigüínviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cascada "Pailón del Angel"waterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Acuario Sarahiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Contrafuerte Nayana Macayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Palora
Today’s loopPaloraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palora?

Cascada Hola Vida (waterfall, about 9 km), El Sigüín (viewpoint, about 21 km), Cascada Aya (waterfall, about 22 km), Contrafuerte Nayana Macay (viewpoint, about 22 km), Cascada "Pailón del Angel" (waterfall, about 22 km), Iglesia Evangelica (church, about 1 km).

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

33 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage, 6 caves, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palora?

El Sigüín, about 21 km by road; Contrafuerte Nayana Macay (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Palora?

Cascada Hola Vida, about 9 km by road; Cascada Aya (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palora?

Start in Palora, visit Cascada Hola Vida, then El Sigüín, then Cascada "Pailón del Angel", then Acuario Sarahi, then Contrafuerte Nayana Macay, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.

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