The 14 Best Day Trips from Quevedo

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Quevedo, Ecuador, led by Quito, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo de los Colorados. The closest is El Empalme, about 30 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Quevedo

  1. 1

    Quito, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Quevedo

    Known for Arco de la circasiana.

  2. 2

    Guayaquil, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south of Quevedo

    Known for Faro del Cerro Santa Ana.

  3. 3

    Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north of Quevedo
  4. 4

    Ambato, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km east of Quevedo
  5. 5

    Portoviejo, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Quevedo
  6. 6

    Manta, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Quevedo
  7. 7

    Riobamba, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-east of Quevedo
  8. 8

    Latacunga, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Quevedo
  9. 9

    Daule, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Quevedo
  10. 10

    Milagro, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south of Quevedo
  11. 11

    Babahoyo, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Quevedo
  12. 12

    El Empalme, Ecuador

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km west of Quevedo
  13. 13

    Chone, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-west of Quevedo
  14. 14

    Balzar, Ecuador

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-west of Quevedo

A sample day: Quevedo to Quito

  1. 07:30Leave Quevedo
  2. 09:40Arrive in Quito (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Arco de la circasiana
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Quito
  6. 15:40Head back to Quevedo
  7. 17:50Home in Quevedo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Quevedo?
The best day trips from Quevedo are Quito, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ambato, Portoviejo. The closest is El Empalme, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Quevedo?
El Empalme is the closest, 20 km west of Quevedo, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Quevedo?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Quevedo: El Empalme (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Quevedo for a day out?
Quito is the largest city in day-trip range, 137 km north-east of Quevedo and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Quevedo?
For a weekend away from Quevedo, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Manta (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Guayaquil (138 km, 2 hr 10 min), Quito (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Milagro (124 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Quevedo?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Manta at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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