Ecuador is a sunny state located in South America. More than sixteen million people live in the country. They are scattered throughout various small towns. This article provides a list of cities in Ecuador with a description of the largest. This article will tell you a lot of interesting facts about the peculiarities of the life of the local population and other fascinating information. The culture of this distinctive and beautiful country is truly unique.
Cities of Ecuador
On the territory of Ecuador are unique in nature and very rich in sights of the city. Their population is not always large enough, but this does not prevent the cities of Ecuador from being attractive to tourists. The list of cities with a population of more than forty thousand people includes the following settlements:
- Guayaquil is the largest city in the area. The number of inhabitants in it is 2,278,691 people.
- Quito - outnumberedpopulation exceeding one and a half million people.
- Cuenca - this city of Ecuador is inhabited by almost 340 thousand people.
- Santo Domingo, Machala, Duran, Manta, Portoviejo - a group of settlements whose population varies from 206 to 270 thousand inhabitants.
- Loja, Ambato, Esmeraldas, Quevedo, Riobamba, Milagro, Ibarra - the population of these cities of Ecuador exceeds one hundred thousand people, but does not reach two hundred.
- La Libertad, Babaoyo, Sangolki, Daule, Latacunga, Tulcan, Chone, Pasaje - each of these cities has from fifty to one hundred thousand inhabitants.
Also on the territory of Ecuador there are several cities, whose population does not exceed fifty thousand. Among these settlements are Waquils, Montecristi, Hipihapa. The following article provides detailed information about the most unusual cities in Ecuador.
Quito
This city is the capital of Ecuador. Its location is a green valley, located on the volcanic slope of Pichincha. A feature of this area is an incredibly picturesque nature. Quito consists of two parts - the old and the new city. There are many modern architectural buildings, city parks, and restaurants in the new side. The old part attracts with its history. The colonial architecture of this area of the city is a UNESCO heritage.
The governor's palace is of particular interest to the guests of the city. This building is made in the Moorish style. There is also the Metropolitan Park, which is considered the largest in South America. Concerningclimate, then in Quito the weather does not change throughout the year. First of all, this is due to the fact that the main city of Ecuador is close to the equator.
An interesting fact - when visiting the Archbishop's Palace, you should pay attention to the pavement of the courtyard, created using pig backbones.
Cuenca
This city ranks third in size. Cuenca is the capital of Asuay. It is located high in the mountains. It can be said to separate the eastern and western Cordilleras. That is why he received such a name, which in translation means a hollow or depression. Some believe that Cuenca is translated as a valley or a river basin. This option may also be valid, since the terrain of this region led to the creation of new rivers in the Amazon.
The city is touristic. The local architecture is characterized by a colonial style. Cuenca has the largest hat factory in the world. Locally made hats are famous throughout America.
Guayaquil
The most populous city in the region. More than two million people live in it. In this regard, Guayaquil is deservedly called the largest city in Ecuador.
Its main advantage is the Pacific coast. Tourists choose local beaches for recreation and swimming. The most luxurious local resort is Salinas. Also, many guests of Guayaquil choose beaches such as Los Frailes and Santa Elena. For surfersit is recommended to visit Montanita. Puerto Lopez gives a unique opportunity to tourists and locals. From this ruined port, you can spy on the life of whales in the summer.
As for local attractions, the favorite place for tourists is Parc Bolívar Square. Its decoration is St. Peter's Cathedral.
Riobamba
Riobamba is another decoration of Ecuador. Photos of the city amaze with their beauty, real views and completely lead to dizziness from the delight and grandeur of the landscapes. It attracts tourists with its ancient buildings filled with luxurious grounds, narrow streets, and historic pavements.
Once in Riobamba, any tourist will find an attraction to their liking. There is a spacious park in the very center of the city. The historical value of the region is the Cathedral. This is the only building that survived the 1797 earthquake. There is also a museum of religion. To be in the city on Saturday is a great success. A large-scale market unfolds here on this day, where you can buy both pets and shoes.
Ambato
The most beautiful city on the Ambato River attracts with its fairs. Also, this area is famous for the abundance of a variety of fruits. The surrounding villages grow peaches, grapes, strawberries, apples, pears, and oranges. These products are presented in a wide range in the markets of the city not only in fresh form, but also in the form of canned food. Lovers of luxury holidays come here to the Miraflores resort. As for sights, in Ambato you simply need to visit the house-museum of Juan Montalvo.
