Pinas
Known as "La Orquídea de los Andes" for the variety of orchid species found in the surrounding area, Piñas is a town in Ecuador's El Oro province set on the outer slopes of the western Andes, crossed by the Piñas river. Its origins date to the early 19th century, though significant growth came in the mid-20th century with the expansion of mining. Agriculture and cattle farming remain central to the local economy alongside mining.
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- Population16,981
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.9 km3.1 mi
Pinas: quick answers
Where is Pinas?
Pinas is in Ecuador, about 116 km72 miles in a straight line from Cuenca.
How do you get to Pinas?
The nearest airport is Santa Rosa (ETR), about 1 hr 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pinas?
The warmest month is April, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is November, at 20°C68°F. The wettest month is March, with about 842 mm33.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pinas?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 6 restaurants, 1 café and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.