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Chone
ℹ️Practical info — Chone
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Experience the local ranchero buses (chivas) for a truly authentic ride.
- The climate is typically hot and humid, so wear light, breathable clothing.
- Chone is the heart of Manabí's cattle country, renowned for its agricultural traditions.
- Sunday is usually the busiest day at the local markets.
🍽 Food
A famous artisanal cheese, excellent with plantains.
A popular local river fish, often fried to perfection.
A traditional dairy-based drink, typically served cold.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for locally crafted saddles and boots around the town center.
Buy raw or minimally processed cacao directly from local producers.
The central plaza is great for resting under the shade of large trees.
Take a peaceful stroll along the Chone River in the early morning.
Water temperature…
Chone, situated in the Manabí Province along the banks of the Chone River, is a city characterized by deep-rooted agricultural traditions and a robust regional identity. It was officially founded in 1735 under the name Villa de San Cayetano de Chone. Set in a basin surrounded by rolling hills, the city benefits from a tropical climate that provides convenient conditions for cacao and coffee cultivation, as well as extensive cattle ranching. Historically, Chone played a significant role during Ecuador's Liberal Revolution and is renowned for the resilient spirit of its people, known as 'Choneros.' The city serves as the economic hub for northern Manabí, where the production of high-quality cacao is a central pillar of the export economy. Despite facing periodic challenges from river flooding, Chone remains a vital node for food supply and cultural exchange in the coastal region.
- Location: Ecuador
- Top sights: Recinto Las Suchas · Monumento de los Raidistas
- Nearby: Calceta (8 km)
- Population: ~44.751 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 196 | 244 | 251 | 191 | 102 | 40 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 65 |
Geography
Facts
- Chone was elevated to the status of a canton on August 7, 1822.
- The city is often referred to as the 'Garden City' of Manabí.
- The Chone River flows into the Pacific Ocean near Bahía de Caráquez.
- Chone is a major national producer of high-quality beef.
- The region is home to the cultivation of the famous 'Cacao Arriba.'
- The city suffered significant structural damage during the 2016 earthquake.
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