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City / Urban Locality in El Oro, Ecuador
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Machala is one of the largest cities in Ecuador and is a part of the Coastal Lowlands of Ecuador. Machala is known as the 'banana capital of the world' because of its central role in exporting Ecuador's bananas. It's recognized as one of the most modern cities in Ecuador. Being on the Pan American Highway, Machala is a crossing point for tourists going between Ecuador and Perú, as it is the largest city near the Peruvian border.
In Machala, you can walk around within town in about an hour. During the day, it is a safe option but during the night might be a different story
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