Plan on about 5 h 59 min of driving for the 244-mile (392 km) trip from Guano to Agua Blanca, 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: “Heavy fog and rain make conditions more dangerous.”
| Distance | 244 mi (392 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | E35 → E487 → E40 → E48 → E482 |
| Provinces on the route | Chimborazo, Bolivar, Guayas, Cañar, Manabi |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Guano to Agua Blanca: the shape of the trip
E487 (86 mi) and E482 (56 mi) carry about 58% of the 244 miles. It runs through 5 provinces: Chimborazo, Bolivar, Guayas, Cañar, Manabi. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Guano to Agua Blanca: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–12 | 12 | Chimborazo |
| E35 | 12–18 | 6 | Chimborazo |
| connecting roads | 18–21 | 3 | Chimborazo |
| E487 | 21–107 | 86 | Chimborazo, Bolivar, Guayas, Cañar |
| local roads | 107–111 | 4 | Cañar |
| E40 | 111–147 | 36 | Guayas |
| local roads | 147–157 | 10 | Guayas |
| E48 | 157–171 | 14 | Guayas |
| E482 | 171–227 | 56 | Guayas, Manabi |
| local roads | 227–244 | 17 | Manabi |
- Mile 72 of this route: Chimborazo → Bolivar (province line)
- Mile 80 of this route: Bolivar → Chimborazo (province line)
- Mile 86 of this route: Chimborazo → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 94 of this route: Guayas → Cañar (province line)
- Mile 111 of this route: Cañar → Guayas (province line)
- Mile 200 of this route: Guayas → Manabi (province line)
What to see on the way from Guano to Agua Blanca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 155)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna de Colta (mile 21), Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (mile 155)
- Museums and history: Basilica La Merced (mile 147), Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo (mile 147)
Laguna de Colta
Laguna de Colta is a lake of about 275 hectares in Colta canton, Chimborazo province, in Ecuador's central highlands, home to native birds and many kinds of colorful fish.
Basilica La Merced
Named for the Virgin of Mercy, patroness of the Order of Mercy, Basilica La Merced is a Catholic church holding the rank of minor basilica in Guayaquil.
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.
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.
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From Guano to other places in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guano to Agua Blanca?
About 5 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 244 miles.
How far is Agua Blanca from Guano by car?
About 244 miles (392 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 Guano to Agua Blanca 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 Guano to Agua Blanca use?
In order: E35, E487, E40, E48 and E482. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guano to Agua Blanca?
Closest to the road: Laguna de Colta (lagoon, mile 21, 1 mi from the route); Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo (art museum, mile 147, 2 mi from the route); Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil (botanical garden, mile 155, 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.