Portoviejo, Provincial capital in Manabí Province, Ecuador
The city of Portoviejo lies 30 kilometers from the Pacific coast at an elevation of 53 meters above sea level in western Ecuador.
Francisco Pacheco established Portoviejo on March 12, 1535, and in 1628 the settlement moved inland from its original coastal location due to indigenous conflicts.
The local cuisine of Portoviejo received recognition as intangible heritage of Ecuador in 2018, featuring dishes prepared with peanuts, bananas, and fresh seafood.
The Eloy Alfaro International Airport in nearby Manta connects Portoviejo with major transportation routes, while local buses serve the urban area.
Agricultural processing industries in Portoviejo specialize in coffee production and cattle raising, supported by strong transport links to Quito and Guayaquil.
Location: Portoviejo Canton
Inception: March 12, 1535
Founders: Francisco Pacheco
Elevation above the sea: 53 m
Website: http://portoviejo.gob.ec
GPS coordinates: -1.05444,-80.45444
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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