Quevedo is known for its prominent Chinese immigrant population and has even been called the "Chinatown of Ecuador".

This gives it a distinct appearance and cultural feeling in relation to other Ecuadorian cities.

Quevedo is the largest city in the province of Los Rios.

Quevedo is also known for its banana plantations often referred to as the "Banana capital of the World".

There are four growing seasons in Ecuador, making it possible to grow many types of fruits and vegetables. Oranges, Mangoes, Pineapples, Plantain, Avocado, Cacao to name a few.