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El Oro
El Oro Facts:
- Capital: Machala
- Population: 642,479
- Size in square kilometers: 5,988
- Telephone code: 7
| Bajo Alto and Coco Beach | Machala |
| San Luis | Zaruma |
| Jambelí Islands | Piñas |
| Buenaventura Reserve | Pasaje |
| Puyango Petrified Forest | Puerto Bolívar |
Guayas
Guayas Facts:
- Capital: Guayaquil
- Population: 3,744,351
- Size in square kilometers: 16,740
- Telephone code: 4
Guayas is located on the southwestern coast. Guayaquil's José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport has flights to Quito, Baltra, Cuenca, Salinas, Manta, Loja, Macas and San Cristóbal. Guayaquil's bus terminal has service to Ecuador's major cities and to nearby cities and towns. This is the most populated province in Ecuador. Guayas is one of the entrance points to Ecuador. There are flights to Guayaquil from international airports. The province has both a cosmopolitan city and natural landscapes not to miss. Main attractions in Guayas province are:
| Cerro Santa Ana | Guayaquil |
| Beaches | Durán |
| Guayaquil Botanical Garden | Bucay |
| Santay Island | Balao |
| Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve | Naranjito |
| Nobol |
Los Ríos
Los Ríos Facts:
- Capital: Babahoyo
- Population: 780,443
- Size in square kilometers: 6,254
- Telephone code: 5
Los Rios is located in western Ecuador. Babahoyo does not have a bus terminal, but many routes between Ecuador's major cities pass through town. The province has more than 300 rivers and so, the name of Los Rios (“the rivers”) is the perfect name. Los Rios has a lot of wetlands and is the main producer of rice in Ecuador. Main attractions in Los Rios province are:
| Cacharí Hill | Babahoyo |
| Seco River | Vinces |
| Babahoyo River | Montubio Rodeo |
| Guarumal Island | Catarama Vinces |
| El Alto Hacienda | Chilintomo |
Santa Elena
Santa Elena Facts:
- Capital: Santa Elena
- Population: 238,889
- Size in square kilometers: 3,763
- Telephone code: 4
Santa Elena is located on the southwest coast. Salinas' General Ulpiano Paez Airport has flights to Quito. Santa Elena bus terminal has service to Quito and Guayaquil and to nearby cities and towns. Santa Elena is one of the top stops for kitesurfing, surf and sea sports. The beaches are not too crowded and are easily reachable by car. Main attractions in Santa Elena province are:
| Montañita beach | La Libertad |
| Loma Alta Ecological Reserve | Santa Elena |
| Dos Mangas | Salinas |
| Beaches | Church Route |
| Punta Carnero beach | Ancón |
| Olon beach | Valdivia archaeological site |
| Las Vegas / Amantes de Sumpa Museum |
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