Pinas
Ecuador
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.
- Population16,981
- Nearest water0.3 km
- Nearest mountain4.9 km
- UNESCO within 50 km1