Places to visit near

Tosagua

Tosagua is a town in Manabí district, Ecuador of about 14,680 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 55 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 20 beaches & coast. The must-see places are El Murcielago, Barbasquillo and Embalse Daule Peripa.

0.7868° S, 80.2347° WPop. 14,680

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see3
Notable92
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tosagua

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:30 pm

110 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 Tosagua
  2. Ciénaga de La Seguanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Isla Corazónnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Cerros de Balsamoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cascadas La MINAwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Iglesia Católica San Francisco y Santa Rosa de Canutochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Tosagua
Today’s loopTosaguaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tosagua?

Ciénaga de La Segua (nature spot, about 11 km), Cascadas La MINA (waterfall, about 13 km), Iglesia Católica San Francisco y Santa Rosa de Canuto (church, about 15 km), Cerros de Balsamo (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cerro El Junco (viewpoint, about 17 km), Parque de Las Banderas (park, about 1 km).

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

171 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 20 beaches & coast, 31 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Tosagua?

Iglesia Católica La Inmaculada, about 1 km by road; Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Tosagua?

Plaza Los Amarillos, about 1 km by road; Monumento al Balsero del Carrizal (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tosagua?

Start in Tosagua, visit Ciénaga de La Segua, then Isla Corazón, then Cerros de Balsamo, then Cascadas La MINA, then Iglesia Católica San Francisco y Santa Rosa de Canuto, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.