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Valdez

Valdez is a town in Esmeraldas district, Ecuador of about 11,441 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 9 beaches & coast, 7 churches and 12 rivers, islands & mangroves. The closest is Las Peñas.

1.2492° N, 78.9831° WPop. 11,441

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see0
Notable30
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

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Isla Limones

River spot · 5 km

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Estero Pinal

River spot · 8 km

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Isla de La Tola

Nature spot · 9 km

Places near Valdez by type

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One day from Valdez

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

46 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 Valdez
  2. Isla Limonesriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Isla de La Tolanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Canal de Limonesriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Reserva Ecológica Manglares Cayapas - Matajenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Estero Pinalriver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Valdez
Today’s loopValdezStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Valdez?

Isla Limones (river spot, about 5 km), Estero Pinal (river spot, about 8 km), Isla de La Tola (nature spot, about 9 km), Reserva Ecológica Manglares Cayapas - Mataje (nature spot, about 12 km), Canal de Limones (river spot, about 12 km), Estero Guachal (river spot, about 12 km).

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

43 places on Spotwander: 9 beaches & coast, 7 churches, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest beach to Valdez?

Las Peñas, about 2 km by road; Molina Playa (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Valdez?

MMM San Lorenzo 2, about 21 km by road; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, San Lorenzo (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Valdez?

Start in Valdez, visit Isla Limones, then Isla de La Tola, then Canal de Limones, then Reserva Ecológica Manglares Cayapas - Mataje, then Estero Pinal, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.