Machala
About 280,000 people.
Machala is a warm coastal city known as the banana capital of the world. Huge amounts of the country's bananas are shipped from its nearby port.
Celebrate at the lively World Banana Festival, take a boat through mangrove forests full of birds, and enjoy fresh seafood by the sea.
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Banana capital
Bananas grow everywhere around Machala, and the city even holds a big festival to celebrate the golden fruit.
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Mangroves
Nearby mangrove forests are home to crabs, colorful birds, and quiet waterways perfect for a boat ride.