Babahoyo, founded September 30, 1948 by Legislative decree, is the capital of the Los Ríos province of Ecuador. It is surrounded by two rivers, the San Pablo and the Caracol, which joined to form the Babahoyo river, which flows into the Guayas river, eventually ending in the sea. One of the excursions that the area offers involves sailing down the Babahoyo, taking in the countryside and the traditional lifestyle of the area's campesinos who live off of the land, sowing crops and raising cattle. One stand out feature of this journey is the floating houses unique to the area.
A processing and trade center for the surrounding agricultural region, the city handles rice, sugarcane, fruits, balsa wood, and tagua nuts (vegetable ivory). Rice and sugar are also milled here.
Attractions
Noteworthy attractions of the capital itself include the verdant gardens of Parque 24 de Mayo and the city's main cathedral, which is decorated with an enormous mosaic mural depicting the Virgin Mary.
Accommodations
Hotel Emperador.- On Gen Barona street. Reservations: Tel. 5935-730535.
Hotel Cachari.- With, a/c, cable TV, sauna, & restaurant. Address: Bolívar 120 and Gen Barona. Tel. 5935-734443,
Gastronomy
In Babahoyo the main plate is the "ceviche" of shrimp, fish and shell. Also another plate that is famous in Babahoyo is the "Caldo de manguera(sausage soup)."
Restaurants
Chifa Sin Log.- Chinese food. Address: 10 de Agosto and Sucre.
Monich.- Ecuadorian & International food. Address: Eloy Alfaro and 10 de Agosto
Cabú.- Ecuadorian and International food. resto-bar. Address: 5 de junio and roldos street
Transportation
Most bus companies running between Quito and Guayaquil stop or pass through Babahoyo. Quevedo connects with Guayaquil by two highways, a less popular one through Balzar and Daule, and another one that passes through Babahoyo.
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Coordinates: 1°49′S, 79°31′W
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