How is Machala, Ecuador as a city?

Machala Ecuador The capital of the province of El Oro, Machala, is also known as the "World Capital of Bananas", located south of Ecuador, is one of the most important development centers of the country. read more

Machala (Spanish pronunciation: ) is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 241,606 (2010 census); it is the fourth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port. read more

Machala, city, southwestern Ecuador, in the Pacific coastal lowlands 2 miles (3 km) from the Gulf of Guayaquil. A commercial centre for the surrounding agricultural region, the city trades in bananas, cacao, coffee, and hides. Industrial development is slight, but a technical university was established in 1969. read more