Quevedo Canton

Quevedo Canton is an administrative territory in Los Ríos Province situated at a low elevation in a tropical region. The territory is shaped by extensive agricultural lands and river systems that define how people live and work across the area.

The territory received its name from Timoteo Quevedo, a surveyor who arrived in 1938 to map the region. This exploration marked the start of how the canton came to be organized as it exists today.

The region preserves traditions from an ancient civilization that left behind distinctive metalwork and pottery. These cultural traces remain visible in local craftsmanship and the objects displayed in regional collections.

The territory connects to neighboring cantons through a network of roads, making travel between different areas straightforward. Visitors should prepare for the warm tropical climate when planning time here.

The region was home to an ancient society that developed between 500 and the arrival of Spanish colonizers. The remains of this civilization offer insights into how people lived and what they created in this tropical landscape long ago.

Location: Los Ríos Province

Capital city: Quevedo

Elevation above the sea: 74 m

GPS coordinates: -1.03333,-79.45000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22