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Local favourite attraction · Manabí, Ecuador

The river

La poza

The river is a attraction in Manabí, Ecuador.

The river: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this attraction: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit The river

Season: October to February.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach The river — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -0.23135, -79.99269. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near The river

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    Frequently asked

    Is The river open today?

    No visitor has reported the current status for The river yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit The river?

    October to February. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near The river?

    Nearby: Cordillera Jama-Coaque (viewpoint, 21 km), Cerro Pata de Mula (viewpoint, 26 km), Río Jama (river spot, 37 km), Bilsa Biological Reserve (sanctuary, 40 km), Playa Punta de los Frailes (beach, 41 km), Pedernales (beach, 43 km).