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The 15 Best Day Trips from Daule

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Daule, Ecuador, led by Guayaquil, Portoviejo, Eloy Alfaro. The closest is Eloy Alfaro, about 45 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Daule at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guayaquil39 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Portoviejo104 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Eloy Alfaro38 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Manta132 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Riobamba148 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Quevedo109 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Milagro52 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Babahoyo51 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
La Libertad112 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
El Empalme98 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Chone130 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Salinas115 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Santa Elena106 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Balzar56 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ventanas74 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Daule

  1. 1

    Guayaquil, Ecuador

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south of Daule1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Faro del Cerro Santa Ana.

  2. 2

    Portoviejo, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-west of Daule3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south-east of Daule1 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Manta, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-west of Daule4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Riobamba, Ecuador

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Daule4 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Quevedo, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-east of Daule3 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Milagro, Ecuador

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Daule2 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Babahoyo, Ecuador

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km east of Daule2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    La Libertad, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Daule3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    El Empalme, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-east of Daule3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Chone, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north of Daule4 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Salinas, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Daule3 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Santa Elena, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Daule3 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Balzar, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north of Daule2 hr 10 min round trip
  15. 15

    Ventanas, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north-east of Daule2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Daule to Guayaquil

A realistic pace for Guayaquil, 39 km from Daule. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Daule
  2. 09:15Arrive in Guayaquil (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Faro del Cerro Santa Ana
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guayaquil
  6. 15:15Head back to Daule
  7. 16:00Home in Daule

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Daule?
The best day trips from Daule are Guayaquil, Portoviejo, Eloy Alfaro, Manta, Riobamba. The closest is Eloy Alfaro, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Daule?
Eloy Alfaro is the closest, 38 km south-east of Daule, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Daule?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Daule: Eloy Alfaro (45 min), Guayaquil (45 min), Babahoyo (1 hr), Milagro (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Daule for a day out?
Guayaquil is the largest city in day-trip range, 39 km south of Daule and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Daule?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Riobamba at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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