Cities Near Portoviejo
Cities near Portoviejo, EC: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Manta, Quevedo, Babahoyo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Portoviejo, EC is Manta, about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manta | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Quevedo | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Babahoyo | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| La Libertad | 87 mi / 140 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Eloy Alfaro | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Milagro | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados | 104 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Latacunga | 127 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ambato | 128 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Riobamba | 132 mi / 212 km | 3 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Portoviejo
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Manta, Quevedo, Babahoyo, La Libertad, Eloy Alfaro. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Portoviejo
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Latacunga, Ambato, Riobamba. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Portoviejo include Manta, Quevedo, Babahoyo, La Libertad, Eloy Alfaro. The closest is Manta, about 19 miles (31 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Portoviejo
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Manta
- → Best time to visit Quevedo
- → Best time to visit Babahoyo
- → Best time to visit La Libertad
- → Best time to visit Eloy Alfaro
- → Best time to visit Milagro
- → Best time to visit Santo Domingo de los Colorados
- → Best time to visit Latacunga
- → Best time to visit Ambato
- → Best time to visit Riobamba