It was established on November 6, 2007 (split from Pichincha) and is named after the indigenous people of the Tsáchila (also called "Colorados" because the men dye their hair red with achiote paste).
Capital: Santo Domingo (often called Santo Domingo de los Colorados), the fourth-largest city in Ecuador with over 300,000–500,000 inhabitants (province total around 450,000–500,000).
Location: At the foothills of the western Andes, tropical humid climate, high rainfall, with forests, rivers, and waterfalls.
Strategic connection between the Sierra (highlands) and Costa (coast).
Economy: Primarily agriculture (bananas, palm oil) and livestock (cattle), plus trade and industry.
Culture & Tourism: Known for its unique Tsáchila communities (traditions, red hair, rituals), adventure activities (rafting, tubing, ecotourism) and natural attractions such as waterfalls and rainforests.
It is a dynamic, rapidly growing province with a strong mix of nature, indigenous culture, and economic activity.
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