Plan on about 6 h 16 min of driving for the 270-mile (435 km) trip from Bahía de Caráquez to Alausi, before any 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: “Slow-moving buses and trucks frequently stop in the middle of the road unexpectedly.”
| Distance by road | 270 mi (435 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | E15 → E39A → E30 → E482A → E482 → E48 → E40 → E47 |
| Provinces on the route | Manabi, Guayas, Cañar, Chimborazo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Bahía de Caráquez to Alausi: the shape of the trip
E482 (82 mi) and E47 (67 mi) carry about 55% of the 270 miles. It runs through 4 provinces: Manabi, Guayas, Cañar, Chimborazo. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Bahía de Caráquez to Alausi, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | |
| E15 | 1–27 | 26 | Manabi |
| local roads | 27–35 | 8 | Manabi |
| E39A | 35–47 | 12 | Manabi |
| E30 | 47–51 | 4 | Manabi |
| connecting roads | 51–52 | 1 | Manabi |
| E482A | 52–55 | 3 | Manabi |
| E482 | 55–137 | 82 | Manabi, Guayas |
| E48 | 137–152 | 15 | Guayas |
| connecting roads | 152–154 | 2 | Guayas |
| local roads | 154–162 | 8 | Guayas |
| E40 | 162–198 | 36 | Guayas |
| local roads | 198–203 | 5 | Guayas, Cañar |
| E47 | 203–270 | 67 | Cañar, Chimborazo |
- Mile 109 of this route: Manabi → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 199 of this route: Guayas → Cañar (province line)
- Mile 241 of this route: Cañar → Chimborazo (province line)
Places worth a stop between Bahía de Caráquez and Alausi
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 154), Teatro Sánchez Aguilar (mile 163)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical garden of Portoviejo (mile 42), Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 154)
- Museums and history: Museo y Archivo Histórico de Portoviejo (mile 45), Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo (mile 162)
Botanical garden of Portoviejo
Owned by the Universidad Técnica de Manabí, the Portoviejo Botanical Garden covers about 50 hectares with a reserve, botanical garden, arboretum, orchid house, palm collection and a wildlife rescue area.
Museo y Archivo Histórico de Portoviejo
Facing the Parque Central of Portoviejo, capital of Manabí Province, this museum and historical archive was created in 2007 to preserve the province's archaeological, artistic and documentary collections.
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.
Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo
Known as MAAC, the Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo in Guayaquil, Ecuador, celebrates Ecuadorian, Latin American and pre-Columbian art and culture on the Malecón 2000 riverwalk.
Teatro Sánchez Aguilar
Opened in 2012 in the La Puntilla area of Samborondón canton, Teatro Sánchez Aguilar was created to boost cultural and artistic life across Greater Guayaquil.
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From Bahía de Caráquez to other places in Ecuador
- Bahía de Caráquez to Zaruma
- Bahía de Caráquez to Zamora
- Bahía de Caráquez to Vilcabamba
- Bahía de Caráquez to Máncora, Peru
- Bahía de Caráquez to Zorritos, Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bahía de Caráquez to Alausi?
About 6 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 270 miles.
How far is Alausi from Bahía de Caráquez by car?
About 270 miles (435 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Bahía de Caráquez to Alausi drive?
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 Bahía de Caráquez to Alausi use?
In order: E15, E39A, E30, E482A, E482, E48, E40 and E47. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Bahía de Caráquez and Alausi?
Closest to the road: Botanical garden of Portoviejo (botanical garden, mile 42, 2 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (botanical garden, mile 154, 0.7 mi from the route); Teatro Sánchez Aguilar (theater, mile 163, 0.7 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.