The Wayro route from Alausi to Puerto Cayo is 211 miles (339 km), about 5 h 1 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: Duran, in Guayas province.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Ecuador: In Guayaquil: Nueva Prosperina and Pascuales districts, and all areas south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue (areas north of the avenue are Level 3).
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Ecuador: Sucumbios, Manabi, Santa Elena, and Santo Domingo provinces.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Ecuador. Advisory issued: Ecuador August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Ecuador: “In rural areas, you may encounter livestock in the road.”
| Distance by road | 211 mi (339 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | E47 → E40 → E48 → E482 → E483 |
| Provinces on the route | Chimborazo, Cañar, Guayas, Manabi |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Alausi to Puerto Cayo is like
E47 (65 mi) and E482 (63 mi) carry about 61% of the 211 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Chimborazo, Cañar, Guayas, Manabi. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Alausi to Puerto Cayo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chimborazo |
| E47 | 1–66 | 65 | Chimborazo, Cañar |
| local roads | 66–71 | 5 | Cañar |
| E40 | 71–107 | 36 | Guayas |
| local roads | 107–117 | 10 | Guayas |
| E48 | 117–131 | 14 | Guayas |
| E482 | 131–194 | 63 | Guayas, Manabi |
| E483 | 194–209 | 15 | Manabi |
| local roads | 209–211 | 2 | Manabi |
- Mile 29 of this route: Chimborazo → Cañar (province line)
- Mile 71 of this route: Cañar → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 161 of this route: Guayas → Manabi (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Alausi and Puerto Cayo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 115)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Museum of the Ecuadorian Fireman (mile 107)
Malecón Simón Bolívar
Running about 2.5 km along the west bank of the Guayas River, Malecón Simón Bolívar is Guayaquil's riverside boardwalk, rebuilt in an urban renewal project.
Museum of the Ecuadorian Fireman
Also called the Museum of the Meritorious Fire Department of Guayaquil, the Museum of the Ecuadorian Fireman is a firefighting museum in Guayaquil.
Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil
Living plant collections grown for conservation, research and education fill the Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil, a 5-hectare botanical garden in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
More drives to Puerto Cayo
- Mindo to Puerto Cayo
- Riobamba to Puerto Cayo
- Guano to Puerto Cayo
- Baños to Puerto Cayo
- Quito to Puerto Cayo
- Tababela to Puerto Cayo
From Alausi to other places in Ecuador
- Alausi to Isinliví
- Alausi to Papallacta
- Alausi to Mindo
- Alausi to Canoa
- Alausi to Agua Blanca
- Alausi to Vilcabamba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Alausi to Puerto Cayo?
About 5 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 211 miles.
What is the driving distance from Alausi to Puerto Cayo?
About 211 miles (339 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Alausi to Puerto Cayo?
The U.S. State Department rates Ecuador Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Ecuador: Duran, in Guayas province; Ecuador: In Guayaquil: Nueva Prosperina and Pascuales districts, and all areas south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue (areas north of the avenue are Level 3)). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Alausi to Puerto Cayo use?
In order: E47, E40, E48, E482 and E483. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Alausi and Puerto Cayo?
Closest to the road: Museum of the Ecuadorian Fireman (firefighting museum, mile 107, 2 mi from the route); Malecón Simón Bolívar (boardwalk, mile 107, 3 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (botanical garden, mile 115, 0.8 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.