Also known as Pedro, kilometer 118, or its short title “PVM”, market day is Saturday and there are a few small hostals in town or out of town several attractive hosterias and resorts. The climate is definitely warm.

The hospital here works with an overseas training program for medical staff.

Most buses pass by stopping only at the gas station as they ply between Quito and Esmeraldas. Slower stopping services come right through town and connect with local transport to the villages and reserves in the area.