El Oro Province, Coastal province in southern Ecuador
El Oro Province extends over 5,879 square kilometers along Ecuador's Pacific coast, featuring diverse landscapes from coastal mangroves to mountain regions.
The province gained its official status on April 23, 1884, following centuries of gold mining activities that gave the region its name.
Each canton within El Oro maintains distinct traditions, with local festivals celebrating banana harvests, mining heritage, and maritime customs throughout the year.
Puerto Bolívar serves as the main export terminal for the province's extensive banana production, processing thousands of containers monthly for international shipping.
The Puyango Petrified Forest contains a collection of 100-million-year-old fossilized trees, representing the largest concentration of petrified wood on Earth.
Location: Ecuador
Inception: April 23, 1884
Capital city: Machala
Elevation above the sea: 272 m
Shares border with: Guayas Province, Azuay Province, Loja Province, Tumbes Department
Website: https://eloro.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -3.48333,-79.81667
Latest update: May 19, 2025 16:16
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Museo Pumapungo
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Tren Crucero
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Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
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