Los Ríos Province · Ecuador
Quevedo travel guide
Quevedo is a city in Los Ríos Province, Ecuador, home to about 178,000 people.
- Best months
- July to November
- Nearest airport
- LTX94 km · Cotopaxi International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Guayaquil
- Language
- Northern Quichua, Shuar, Spanish
About
About Quevedo
The area around Quevedo was settled by the Milagro-Quevedo culture around 400 AD. The Milagro-Quevedo occupied a large area inland from the Pacific coast in the western Andes mountains. The civilization still occupied the region at the time of the Spanish conquest.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Quevedo
Do
Unless you have specific business or plans in Quevedo, the best thing to do is just walk around the city center. Quevedo is not a very tourist-oriented city, but you can get a good taste of what a true Ecuadorian coastal city is like. Along the waterfront is a bustling fish and produce market showcasing the whole gamut of food products from the area.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Quevedo
1 hotel within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Palmar Del Sol | 6.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Quevedo
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Quevedo are July to November. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; March is the wettest, with about 485 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Quevedo: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), about 94 km from the city centre in a straight line; José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE, 134 km) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC, 137 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
If you can speak at least a limited amount of Spanish, the best way to get around Ecuador is by bus. Transportes Ecuador is well-known for being a safe and comfortable bus company. They have buses running between Quito and Guayaquil almost 24/7, all of which will stop in Quevedo, albeit very briefly. The coast can also be reached from Quevedo. The bus to Manta costs $7 and to Puerto Viejo $6.
Getting around
Taxis are everywhere in the city and eager to give you a lift. It seems to be sort of an unwritten rule that a ride from anywhere to anywhere within the main city costs $1. Don't let them charge you more.
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LTX · Cotopaxi International Airport
GYE · José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
MEC · Eloy Alfaro International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Quevedo
Eat
Throughout the city, there are numerous restaurants that serve great food. Anywhere in the country, one can find comida típica. This usually consists of two courses: a soup and a second. The second (or entree) will likely come with a meat of the day, a generous serving of rice, and a small salad. Often served with juice.
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Questions
Quevedo: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Quevedo?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Quevedo are July to November. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; March is the wettest, with about 485 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Quevedo?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), about 94 km from the city centre in a straight line; José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE, 134 km) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC, 137 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Quevedo?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Quevedo
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.