El Guabo Canton

El Guabo Canton is an administrative division in El Oro Province in southwestern Ecuador, located on flat terrain near the coast. It contains several towns and villages spread across the region, connected by roads that serve local communities and agricultural areas.

The region grew from a small settlement in the early 1700s to an official parish by the late 1800s. Its elevation to canton status in 1978 marked a major shift in how the area was governed and organized.

The canton is home to diverse communities who share daily life and local traditions. You notice this mix in the markets, neighborhoods, and how people interact in public spaces throughout the towns.

The canton is easily accessible from major towns and has a network of roads connecting different parts of the region. The flat landscape makes it straightforward to travel between communities and explore the various towns.

The region is a major center for banana production, with vast plantations shaping the landscape. These farms define much of what you see when traveling through the canton and are central to everyday life here.

Location: El Oro Province

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

Website: https://elguabo.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -3.23880,-79.82920

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40