Rocafuerte Canton

Rocafuerte is an administrative canton in the coastal region of Manabí Province that stretches across flat terrain near the Pacific Ocean. The district comprises several communities that are primarily agricultural and have basic services such as health centers serving local residents.

The region began as a colonial village called San Judas Tadeo and became an official administrative unit in 1852. This change marked the shift from a small settlement to an established district serving the surrounding area.

The population includes Mestizo and Montubio communities whose traditions shape daily life and local celebrations. This blend shows itself in the customs and social practices that are visible throughout the villages and countryside.

The area is accessible by roads connecting the various villages and open to exploration. Visitors should know it is an agricultural region with limited tourist facilities, and local guides can be helpful for getting oriented.

The area is known for rice farming in the plains of the Portoviejo River region, making it an important production area for the local economy. This growing region has a long-standing connection to the area's agricultural tradition.