Portoviejo , also known as San Gregorio de Portoviejo, is a city in Ecuador, and the capital of the Province of Manabí 30 km (19 mi) from the Pacific coast. … See more

Founded March 12, 1535, near the coast, by the Spanish captain Francisco Pacheco as "Villa Nueva de San Gregorio de Portoviejo", it was … See more

The city has a rich agricultural and maritime industry, employing over 50% of the population, as well as a flourishing gastronomic sector. … See more

The many parks within the city include Mamey Ecological Park which includes a large animal reserve, The Forest Park located in the north of the city, and Central Park Vicente … See more

The Technical University of Manabí (UTM) located in Portoviejo, was founded in 1952, having an estimated acceptance rate of 72%. It is locally known as Universidad … See more

The city is located on the E30 road connecting from Manta, Manabí to the capital of the Cotopaxi Province, Latacunga, as well as the 39A.
In 2014, Portoviejo served a bus system of 129 buses on 12 routes throughout the entire city. See more

• Vicente Amador Flor (July 19, 1903 – December 3, 1975), a poet known for writing poems about the city.
• Nathalie Cely (born … See more