Puerto Bolivar
Part of the municipality of Machala, El Oro Province, Ecuador. Puerto Bolivar is one of the world's largest shipment points for bananas, most of them destined for Europe; about 80% of Ecuador's banana production is shipped through these port facilities.
The port was named in honor of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830).
See also
United Fruit Company
Refrigerator Ships
External links
Port Authority of Puerto Bolivar
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