El Oro, Ecuador · South America
Machala sits on the route: 10 minutes from Puerto Bolívar.
Machala is a city located in El Oro, Ecuador. With a population of 289,141, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Machala 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 Machala to your route.
Machala (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈtʃala]) is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 according to the 2022 census; it is the sixth-biggest city in the country, and the second-mostRead more
important port. It has been referred to as the Banana Capital of the World.
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Machala is located in El Oro, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -3.2589 latitude, -79.9588 longitude.
Machala has a population of approximately 289,141 people, making it a city in Ecuador.
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