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Guanando

Chimborazo Province, Ecuador · South America

About Guanando

Guanando is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Matus, 32km from Chimborazo.

Guanando is a town located in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Guanando sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Guanando to your route.

About Guanando

The 1797 Riobamba earthquake occurred at 12:30 UTC on 4 February. It devastated the city of Riobamba and many other cities in the Interandean valley, causing between 6,000 and 40,000 casualties. It is estimated that seismic intensities in the epicentral area reached at least XI (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity

Read more scale, and that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.6–8.3, the most powerful historical event known in Ecuador. The earthquake was studied by Prussian geographer Alexander von Humboldt, when he visited the area in 1801–1802.

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Guanando offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Guanando located?

Guanando is located in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -1.5457 latitude, -78.5439 longitude.

What is the population of Guanando?

Guanando has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Ecuador.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
South America
Country
Ecuador
Region
Chimborazo Province
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.5457, -78.5439

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Guanando

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Baños de Agua Santa

An adventure town at the base of the active Tungurahua volcano, famous for the Swing at the End of the World and the Route of Waterfalls.

21 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Ruta de las Cascadas (Baños)

A thrilling bike ride or bus route past dozens of waterfalls including the 80-meter Pailón del Diablo, descending through cloud forest to the Amazon basin.

25 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Chimborazo

Ecuador's 6,263 m ice-capped giant: the farthest point from Earth's centre. A wild vicuña-lined road climbs its flanks to the Carrel refuge at 4,850 m.

32 km · about 35 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Guanando.

La Providencia

🇪🇨 Ecuador

1 km away

San José de Chazo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

2 km away

San Antonio de Bayushig

🇪🇨 Ecuador

3 km away

Penipe

🇪🇨 Ecuador

3 km away

Matus

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

Ilapo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

Puela

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

Cubijíes

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km away

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