# Gualaquiza Parish, Gualaquiza Canton, Morona Santiago Province

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/gualaquiza/gualaquiza/

Parish · Gualaquiza Canton 

# Gualaquiza

Gualaquiza is a parish of Ecuador in Gualaquiza Canton, Morona Santiago Province. It covers **365.5 km²**. 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 88 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 366km²
- 88mapped services
- 863 mtypical elevation

## Where is Gualaquiza?

Gualaquiza lies in [Gualaquiza Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/gualaquiza/), [Morona Santiago Province](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/), [Ecuador](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/). It borders 7 other parishes: [Bomboíza](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/gualaquiza/bomboiza/), [El Ideal](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/gualaquiza/el-ideal/), [El Rosario](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/gualaquiza/el-rosario/), [Pan de Azúcar](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/san-juan-bosco/pan-de-azucar/), [San Carlos de Limón](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/san-juan-bosco/san-carlos-de-limon/), [San Jacinto de Wakambeis](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/san-juan-bosco/san-jacinto-de-wakambeis/) and [San Juan Bosco](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/san-juan-bosco/san-juan-bosco/). By area it is the 170th largest of 1,042 parishes in Ecuador. It covers 16.9% of [Gualaquiza Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/morona-santiago/gualaquiza/). The centre of Gualaquiza is about 341 km in a straight line from Quito, the capital. The centre point is at 3.2964° S, 78.5671° W.

Source: [INEC - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ecu).

## Things to see in and around Gualaquiza

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Gualaquiza: 2 attractions; 2 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint; 1 beach; 1 memorial.

- Agett-Geary Reserve · nature reserve
- Reserva Ecologica El Paraiso · nature reserve
- Playa municipal Tunduli · beach
- Mirador Turístico · viewpoint
- Avión de guerra · attraction
- Jardín botánico el Gato · attraction
- Héroes del Cenepa · memorial

### Nearby, outside Gualaquiza

- Ruinas arqueológicas El Remanso · archaeological site, El Rosario8.1 km
- Cascada Salto de Huaija · waterfall, San Jacinto de Wakambeis8.7 km
- Parador Turístico Isla Perdida · attraction, El Ideal14 km
- Playa La Unión · beach, El Ideal16 km
- Cascada Kayamas · attraction, Bomboíza19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Gualaquiza

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Guayaquil
- CurrencyDollar (USD)
- Country calling code+593
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) · Cuenca65 km
- Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) · Macas121 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:00) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:16, sunset around 18:12).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Gualaquiza

Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in Gualaquiza. The largest with a recorded population: Gualaquiza (4,611). Settlements here lie between about 822 m and 896 m above sea level (median 863 m).

- Asavo
- El Empalme
- Gualaquiza
- Milagro
- Perla de la Amazonia
- Proveeduría
- Rosario
- San Luis Tsunki
- San Luis Tsunkil
- San Miguel
- Sevilla
- Tambo Viejo
- Tucumbatza
- Tumbez

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Gualaquiza

Named natural and historic features inside Gualaquiza, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Sasapas
- Quebrada Yansats
- Río Cuchipamba
- Río Gualaquiza
- Río Kalaglas
- Río Salagas

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Gualaquiza and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gualaquiza Canton, the warmest month is Nov (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 868 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (111 mm) and the driest Sep (40 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 17 77 

Feb 17 96 

Mar 17 111 

Apr 17 91 

May 16 73 

Jun 15 66 

Jul 15 49 

Aug 16 40 

Sep 17 40 

Oct 18 72 

Nov 18 78 

Dec 18 76 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gualaquiza

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Subcentro de Salud de El Aguacate · El Rosario 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.28151&mlon=-78.64243#map=17/-3.28151/-78.64243) 

Bank Cooperco · Gualaquiza 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.40239&mlon=-78.58162#map=17/-3.40239/-78.58162) 

ATM Polivio Avila · Gualaquiza 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.39653&mlon=-78.58097#map=17/-3.39653/-78.58097) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Gualaquiza · Gualaquiza 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.39481&mlon=-78.57881#map=17/-3.39481/-78.57881) 

Hotel Las cabreras · San Jacinto de Wakambeis 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.27438&mlon=-78.51457#map=17/-3.27438/-78.51457) 

Mall Estación de servicios GASEL · El Guisme 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.59424&mlon=-78.56971#map=17/-3.59424/-78.56971) 

School School Mauro Calderon · Gualaquiza 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.30810&mlon=-78.56785#map=17/-3.30810/-78.56785) 

College Colegio Técnico Fiscomisional Río Cenepa · Gualaquiza 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.40200&mlon=-78.57921#map=17/-3.40200/-78.57921) 

Police station Policía · Gualaquiza 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.38584&mlon=-78.57478#map=17/-3.38584/-78.57478) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gualaquiza

Places mapped inside Gualaquiza in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Banks7
- ATMs7
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels12
- Schools10
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies11
- Restaurants28
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics5

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other parishes in Gualaquiza Canton

- Amazonas
- Bermejos
- Bomboíza
- Chigüinda
- El Ideal
- El Rosario
- Nueva Tarqui
- San Miguel de Cuyes

## Quick answers

- Where is Gualaquiza?In Gualaquiza Canton, Morona Santiago Province, Ecuador
- What borders Gualaquiza?Bomboíza, El Ideal, El Rosario, Pan de Azúcar, San Carlos de Limón, San Jacinto de Wakambeis and San Juan Bosco
- What is there to see in Gualaquiza?Agett-Geary Reserve, Avión de guerra, Héroes del Cenepa, Jardín botánico el Gato
- What time zone is Gualaquiza in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Gualaquiza?Dollar (USD)
- What language is spoken in Gualaquiza?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gualaquiza?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gualaquiza?Settlements lie between 822 m and 896 m
- What is the best time to visit Gualaquiza?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gualaquiza?Subcentro de Salud de El Aguacate, about 8.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gualaquiza?Cooperco, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Gualaquiza?Polivio Avila, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gualaquiza?Gasolinera Gualaquiza, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Gualaquiza?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Gualaquiza?7 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Gualaquiza?7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Gualaquiza?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gualaquiza?EC140250 (OCHA common operational dataset)