Puerto Quito

Puerto Quito

The town of Puerto Quito, population 17,129 (Census 2001), Area: 640 km2, Altitude: 120-160 meters, is the seat of the canton Puerto Quito, Ecuador.

The town is a developing area for eco-tourism, thanks to an abundance of wildlife, secondary jungle and beautiful waterfalls such as the Cascada Azul (Blue Waterfall).

Climate

Tropical humid. Average temperature 25C. Precipitation: 1,000 to 2,000 mm.

Vegetation

Tropical humid forest.

Population

One third of the population work as farmers.

Location

Puerto Quito is situated beside a major bridge over the river Caoní on the main road from Quito to the coast. By road, Quito is 140km or 3.5 hours by bus.

External links

* [http://www.puertoquito.gov.ec Homepage of Puerto Quito] - local government (Spanish)
* [http://www.puertoquito.com Tourist Information] - (English and Spanish)
* [http://www.edufuturo.com/educacion.php?c=2331 Information about Puerto Quito] - Government of Pichincha Province (Spanish)


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