Valle Hermoso Ecuador

Valle Hermoso

This beautiful parish of the Santo Doming canton or of the Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas province , is located in the northwest of Ecuador .    

Valle Hermoso Tourism

It has a warm humid climate , with an average temperature of 25 degrees. It is 225 meters above sea level. 

It has a very pleasant climate; It is suitable for agriculture, where palmito, passion fruit and African palm plantations stand out. All this surrounded by lush nature, two rivers and a series of waterfalls are enough to give you an idea of what can be done in Valle Hermoso . 

The name of Valle Hermoso refers to the beautiful landscapes of the area, specifically the White River and its virgin forests.  

In its routes there are spas, where to practice rafting, swimming, boating and regattas . The Cristal river stands out for the crystalline waters with green tones, also in the area you can do bird watching.    

The Valle Hermoso waterfalls are something quite unique, they descend from the summits and are a beautiful natural spectacle.  

Valle Hermoso activities

• Los ríos son ideales para practicar rafting, natación, canotaje y regatas.
• The rivers are ideal for rafting, swimming, boating and regattas. The Cristal River stands out for its crystal clear waters with green hues. 
• In this sector you can also do bird watching.
• The waterfalls descend from the summits forming spectacular and zigzagging falls, which in communion with nature show a unique landscape.
• The Blanco River is born in the western slopes of the Pichincha, goes down the mountains of Mindo and receives the waters of the Toachi River. It is another great attraction for the traveler and an ideal place for adventurers and nature lovers. This tributary is one of the most significant spots of the Valle Hermoso parish, which captivates national and foreign visitors. On its banks there are some hostels that present many attractions for relaxation and fun. Due to its location it has a very abundant and varied flora and fauna, with farms and fruit trees interspersed. A delight for those who like nature.     
• There are those who take advantage of their visit to take pictures of the lush vegetation.
• Also during your tour you will find some spas, ideal for cooling off and for hours to share with friends or family. The climate of the sector is very pleasant and allows you to enjoy the place from the viewpoint. Its temperature ranges between 12º and 20º centigrade. Every year more visitors come to this place attracted by the many tourist offers, which includes an exquisite and varied cuisine.

In short, Valle Hermoso lives up to its name and many take advantage of this Eden in Tsáchila province. Gastronomy is also present at this point, those who arrive to the place can taste tilapia, guañas, palmito ceviche, traditional chocolate and much more. 

Attractions:

• Spas where to practice extreme water sports
• Crystal River
• Bird watching
• Waterfalls

How to get there?

• Route from Quito: Quito - Salgolquí - Tambillo - Aloag - Santo Domingo. (169 km. Approx. 3 hours 15 minutes) 
• Route from Guayaquil: Guayaquil - Vínces - Quevedo - El Carmen - Santo Domingo. (310 km. Approx. 5 hours 10 minutes) 
• Route from Cuenca: Cuenca - Milagro - Babahoyo- Que Vedo - El Carmen - Santo Domingo. (454 km. Approx. 7 hours 40 minutes) 

Facilities

In the area you can find:

• Accommodation.
• Restaurants.
• Community tourism.

Recommendations for travelers

• Do not forget to take your camera to register specimens typical birds of the area.
• Taste the cuisine of the area: Tilapia, Guañas, Ceviche de palmito, Chocolate and other delicacies.