Babahoyo

Babahoyo is a provincial capital located at the convergence of the San Pablo and Caracol rivers, spreading along the riverbanks. The urban area sits within agricultural lands that reflect the region's farming importance.

The city was founded during colonial times as Bodegas and served as an important customs checkpoint between Guayaquil and Ecuador's mountain regions. This strategic location made it a significant trading hub for distributing goods.

The annual celebration of Virgin of Merced on September 24 brings artisans, performers, and musicians from across the Los Ríos province. This tradition shapes the city's religious life and shows deep roots in the Catholic faith.

The city connects to other destinations through regular bus services from Quito and Guayaquil, making travel convenient. River transportation also reaches rural settlements located along the waterways.

Riverside dwellers maintain floating houses on the Babahoyo River, adapting their daily life to seasonal water level changes. This way of living reflects a direct relationship with the river's natural cycles.

Location: Babahoyo Canton

Inception: 1756

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Website: http://babahoyo.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -1.80090,-79.53382

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:52