Best places in Portoviejo, Ecuador to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Yacht club

👍👍 Great place to enjoy with friends on weekends.

4.90 (13.9K reviews) (~140.23 km from centre)

Hamburger restaurant

👍 Saw the plethora of good reviews and had to stop in and check it out for myself. Went the ironic healthy route and got the Keto Burger and it was pretty good and didn't get me bloated like some burgers do. Buns were made of mushrooms and I tried making this at home once and it was a hot yummy mess...

$$ $$

4.90 (5.8K reviews) (~239.77 km from centre)

Xcape Games Escape

Amusement center

😠 I’ve done 20 rooms or so, this was by far the worst. It relies mostly on darkness, loud noises, and flashing lights. The puzzles are ambiguous, and the staff are completely disengaged from your progress. It’s really just a haunted house with a timer.

4.90 (4.5K reviews) (~238.97 km from centre)

Fogo de Chão Ecuador

Restaurant

😐 David was a very wonderful and attentive waiter. All the food was delicious. I would recommend. Edit: second night where we got entrées was horrid. Our server never checked on us, we had to go to the bar to get our drinks because they were not brought to us even though a number of staff was standi...

4.90 (2.1K reviews) (~238.29 km from centre)

Chios Floreana

Hamburger restaurant

👍👍 A few weeks ago my ex and I got together here. It was a busy Saturday afternoon. Food was good and the service was quick.

$$ $$

4.90 (1.8K reviews) (~240.18 km from centre)

Mashpi Lodge

Hotel

Chic all-inclusive lodge offering panoramic rainforest views, guided nature activities & a spa.

4.90 (1.4K reviews) (~221.45 km from centre)

Guayaquil Ecuador Temple

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

👍👍 Such a beautiful temple, I have a love for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and this temple in particular is amazing. I love the feeling of peace I can feel when I go to the temple.

4.90 (1.4K reviews) (~136.97 km from centre)

Paseo Shopping Peninsula

Shopping mall

👍👍 "I recently stayed at Paseo Shopping Peninsula -and I had a wonderful experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The room was clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. The amenities, such as the pool and fitness center, were top-notch. The hotel's location was also convenient...

4.80 (23.5K reviews) (~140.48 km from centre)

Basílica del Voto Nacional

Catholic church

Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.

4.80 (15.6K reviews) (~235.55 km from centre)

Wyndham Garden Quito

Hotel

Casual rooms & suites in a laid-back hotel offering a restaurant, a bar & a gym, plus free parking.

$74/night

4.80 (11.5K reviews) (~238.84 km from centre)

CASCADA EL PAILÓN del DIABLO

Tourist attraction

👍👍 The Pailon del Diablo waterfall can be reached with a walk (30 minutes long) on a mountain path similar to those you can find in the European Alps. However, the path was full of hawkers selling drinks, snacks, objects and other handicrafts . Moreover, we cannot even complain about this situation, gi...

4.80 (8K reviews) (~242.81 km from centre)

La Chocolatera

Tourist attraction

Rocky point at the western tip of Ecuador, with strong currents said to resemble swirling chocolate.

4.80 (7.7K reviews) (~140.6 km from centre)

Andes Brew Pub - La Pradera

Pub

👍👍 Excellent beer for a great price. But the vibes and environment from the pub are top notch. Amazing music, especially if you want a break from reggeaton. They've got a mortal kombat game machine too! Outdoor area or indoor if you prefer. The food is very good too although a bit more pricey. Very cha...

4.90 (762 reviews) (~238.7 km from centre)