Stage 5: Loncheria 103 - Cataviña - 80km

A very difficult stage due to many minor and mayor climbs. Don't expect to make fast progress the mountains and the beautiful nature will prevent you from doing so! You might wanna stop again and again in order to take pictures!

• All the stage is basically hilly with many shorter and longer climbs. None of them is a big challenge on its own, but together they will make your legs tired. 
• There are two loncherias at km point 103 and 107. The second one serves food and you can get water. Ask for a refill instead of buying bottled water, You will pay just a fragment of the price. You can even shower at loncheria 107!
• If you make enough progress, try to make it to Cataviña, if not, Guayaquil is a good place to stay at km point 132. You can, again, camp along the road.
• The last 15km before getting to Cataviña will be hilly and demanding.
• Cataviña: 2 hotels and convenience stores. I didn't try the hotels, but prices are said to be high as there is no alternative. 
• Side Trip: Cave Paintings ("Pinturas Ruprestres"), 2km before getting into the town of Cataviña. Make sure to lock your bike or better: have someone watching it while you explore the caves.

Stage 5: Loncheria 103 - Cataviña