Provincia de El Oro

DSCF7241

DSCF7241

El Oro Province

El Oro (Spanish: [el ˈoɾo]; oro = gold) is the southernmost of Ecuador's coastal provinces. It was named for its historically important gold production. Today it is one of the world's major exporters of bananas. The capital is Machala. History The area was settled by the Inca, who inhabited the area at the time Spanish settlement began in 1549. The Spanish found gold there and mined it, carrying the gold to Spain. The province was named for its historically important gold production. The gold wa…

Looking for places related to Provincia de El Oro?

Those are other destinations to find places related to Provincia de El Oro:

  • Show map
  • Thursday
    73°F49°F
    7mph
    Friday
    66°F53°F
    7mph
    Saturday
    62°F54°F
    5mph
    Sunday
    66°F51°F
    7mph
    Weather Provincia de El Oro