Babahoyo

Babahoyo

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = Ecuador
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subdivision_name1 = Los Ríos
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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 join 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 Rio Babahoyo, taking in the countryside and the traditional lifestyle of the area's campesinos who live off the land, sowing crops and raising cattle. One feature of this journey that stands out is seeing 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.

Food

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)."

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.

External links

* [http://www.babahoyo.gov.ec Official Website of Babahoyo (spanish)]


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