El Triunfo, Administrative canton in Guayas Province, Ecuador
El Triunfo is an administrative canton in Guayas Province situated on flat land roughly 60 kilometers from Guayaquil. The territory is primarily shaped by sugarcane, banana, and rice farming.
The canton was officially named El Triunfo in 1983, replacing its earlier name Boca de los Sapos. That original name came from a construction camp located near Estero de los Sapos.
The population comes from different regions of Ecuador, bringing their traditions and ways of living to the area. These diverse communities shape local celebrations and daily routines throughout the canton.
The canton is best reached by car, and the flat terrain makes navigation straightforward. Visitors should know the rural area has few tourist services, so bringing some basic supplies is practical.
The Bulu Bulu River, formed where two waterways meet, flows from east to west through the canton's landscape. This natural water channel plays an important role in the local drainage system.
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