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Machala Ecuador
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 Machala is a city in south-west
Ecuador, capital of the El Oro Province. It is located near
the Gulf of Guayaquil (an arm of the Pacific Ocean) on fertile
lowlands. It has a population of 216,901 (2000 estimate). Machala is a commercial centre for the
surrounding agriculture industries. There is a large local
trade in bananas, coffee and cocoa. It houses a university and
serves as a stopping-off point on the way to nearby the
Jambeli Islands. |
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Puerto Bolivar, the city's outport and one
of Ecuador's leading banana-exporting points, is to the
southwest. |
Machala tourist attractions
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Every September 24th, Machala celebrates
the World Banana Fair with a variety of events, such as the
selection of the Banana Queen. Commerce has turned it into a
lively town, with first-class accommodations and restaurants
offering delicious local delicacies. The main square, Abdon Calderon, with its
Cathedral, and the residential sectors are worth a visit. Many hotels are situated in the centre of the city. |
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