Museo de Quevedo
About This Museum
Tucked away in the heart of Quevedo, this museum feels more like a local secret than a formal institution. It tells the layered story of the region, from pre-Columbian artifacts that whisper of ancient cultures to more recent histories of agricultural development that shaped modern Ecuador. The air inside is still and cool, a quiet refuge from the city's bustle, where each room invites quiet contemplation. You get a real sense of the people who have called this corner of Los Ríos province home across the centuries.
Collection Highlights
Look for the intricate ceramics from the Valdivia culture, some of the oldest in the Americas, displayed alongside historical photographs documenting Quevedo's transformation into a major agricultural hub. One particularly striking exhibit is a collection of traditional tools used in cacao and banana harvesting, the very crops that built the city's fortune.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find on Google Maps with the code XGQP+QC8; just head into central Quevedo. The atmosphere is wonderfully relaxed and it rarely feels crowded, so you can take your time wandering through without a rush.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an unassuming but elegant building that blends mid-20th century Ecuadorian civic architecture with subtle, functionalist lines, its simple facade belies the rich stories held within.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo Etnografico Tsáchila, El 7 de la via Quevedo, El Baba, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Parroquia Luz de America, Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, 080234, Ecuador
Phone: +593 99 059 4345
