Tourist attractions in Ecuador
Paleontological Museum of Bolívar in Carchi
Paleontological Museum of Bolívar in Carchi
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Grotto of Peace
Nature and faith were the architects of the Gruta de La Paz, a sanctuary of the Virgin Mary nestled in an impressive cavern in the Apaquí river canyon. The force of the water filtered through an arm of the mountain and there opened a scene full of stalactites and stalagmites, among which small birds and bats nest. Without a doubt, this wonderful place is one of the most representative sites of the Montúfar Canton in the province of Carchi. It is located 26 km from San Gabriel and has become the most visited site by national and foreign tourists. Grotto of La Paz Location It is located 26 kilometers southeast of the city of San Gabriel and 4 kilometers east of the town of La Paz. Virgin Grotto of Peace Legend Tradition tells that the story of the appearance of the Virgin of the Grotto of La Paz, occurs at the beginning of the century, Father Jaramillo, parish priest of La Paz, dreamed that the Virgin asked him for an image to appease political problems with her. of the time. That is why the artist from Imbabura Daniel Reyes was ordered to take a stone from the Apaquí River to conceive María. So it happened, and the Virgin reigns in the Grotto since 1916.
6.65 Km.
Mother Church of San Gabriel
This jewel of colonial architecture is considered unique in its kind because it is the only church in Ecuador built according to the law of the Indies, that is, outside the main square, and in a place that is visible from any point of view. The church has a Bronze Bell, built in 1936, cast with objects donated by the town of its patron. It has a Latin cross with a left transept for the chapel and a right transept for the sacristy. Its initial construction probably dates back to the 16th century, and its reconstruction in 1869 after the 1868 earthquake, ending in 1895. Its first parish priest Agustín Baldospinos, inside it keeps beautiful altars of Modern Republican style and pictorial samples that highlight Christian scenes. On the main altar rests the image of our patron saint, the VIRGEN DE LAS NIEVES. It is made up of a single nave with three domes, two in the front, one in the back, and in the center of these the image of the archangel Saint Gabriel. Location of this Church Located in San Gabriel. In the Montufar canton, province of Carchi. attractions Relevant Samples: In this religious temple you can find relevant samples such as the Virgen de las Nieves, Señor del Divino Amor, Christ Crucified with a visible heart, Virgen de las Lajas with a crown and metallic accessories, Infant Jesus of Prague, San Vicente Ferrer, Virgin del Tránsito, San Salvador, Virgen de la Rosa, Jesus of Nazareth, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Calvary, Virgen de las Mercedes, Santo Domingo, Santa Ana, San Pedro and San Pablo.
12.46 Km.
La Calera Spa
They are ferruginous underground thermal waters that originate in the Iguán hill. They bear this name because near this place there are several lime mines. The water temperature fluctuates between 26º and 28 ºC. They are ferruginous calcareous waters, pale yellow in color, and transparent in the case of mineral waters. The thermal spring is used for healing skin and arthritic infections. The combination of thermal and mineral water is recommended for neuralgic problems. The thermal and mineral water pools are located at the bottom of a ravine, with moderate slopes. The landscape presents typical vegetation of the inter-Andean valley. You can see the crossing of the El Ángel river in the lower part. The presence of lime mines in the sector is notorious, hence its name. A few meters from the spa, descending about 100m, there is a 3.5m high cave, possibly formed by the filtration of water and the dragging of minerals, which has caused the roots of the cholán located in the upper part to compact and give rise to formations similar to stalactites. There are two swimming pools, a small warmer one and a large one for swimming with crystal clear water, Turkish bath, cafeteria, parking lot and changing rooms. Location The La Calera Spa is located 30 minutes from the city of El Ángel, in the canton of Espejo, in the province of Carchi. Legend A narrow path leads from the lands of El Ángel to the thermal springs of La Calera, located next to the El Ángel River. Up to this place the inhabitants of the high parts of the moors came to improve their health broken by the cold. At the time of the conquest, many Indians came to this place carrying large amounts of gold, botijuelas with chicha, plates decorated with figures of monkeys, they danced around the hot springs while their enemies, coming from the other side of the Chota River, tried to capture them. a dense fog in broad daylight came out of the waters and the river bed, enveloped all the dancers and they disappeared as if by enchantment. They affirm that the Indians disappeared as if by enchantment and were transformed into little birds that sing happily around the place.
13.22 Km.
Paluz Waterfall
This natural attraction is approximately 35 meters. of waterfall formed from the river of the same name. The water is cloudy and polluted due to the crops that exist around it. The water temperature is 8ºC. The waterfall is located on a moderate slope on both sides, surrounded by herbaceous vegetation, shrubs, woody plants and trees. The type of climate is semi-humid mesothermal equatorial. The waterfall presents a steep relief geomorphology in which inseptisol soils are found that are derived from pyroclastic, allophalic and sandy loam materials, have a great water retention capacity and at the same time have a very thick yellow horizon. Being in a hollow, its surroundings contain an interesting landscape and can be seen from the top where the path that leads to the waterfall begins. The waterfall forms a ford 13m wide by 10m long. It has served as inspiration for poets, painters, musicians for its backwater and beauty. Location: Located 4 km from the city of San Gabriel in the canton of Carchi legends The ghost of Paluz Legend has it that the Paluz waterfall is a portal to another world; at night it opens and out comes an elegant but terrible-looking man. Legend has it that a man overwhelmed by debts went to the waterfall to ask the man from hell for help. One day he granted her a lot of money in exchange for his soul. Years later the victim dies without apparent cause and only a putrid smell remains in the environment. The devil had paid off the debt by taking with him the soul of Pablo Cuatimpas
13.55 Km.
Salt Lagoon
Its waters originate in the moors of the community of Chutan Alto, where the San Gabriel River is born, which is diverted into an open channel to irrigate and accumulate in troughs for the large areas of grasslands in the area, dedicated to livestock management. It is created by hills with crops and pastures; its topography is irregular with undulations and flat areas where crops are found. It is surrounded by pine trees, grass, quicuyo and totora, without a doubt it draws the attention of national and international tourists for its flora such as willows, grasses, orchids, capulí, exotic plantations of pines and eucalyptus, as well as the fauna of the place. : hummingbirds, owls, turtledoves, which contribute to making it even more beautiful. Its transparent waters (10°c) make it a suitable place to find tranquility and peace with a touch of romance. It is said that this is a lagoon created and little by little adjustments were made. Location The Salado lagoon that is located in the province of Carchi. It is located 45 km from Tulcán and 4 km from San Gabriel. What you can do in Laguna El Salado Photography, Wildlife observation, Hike Highlights of Laguna El Salado estates: The lagoon is surrounded by the agricultural Haciendas: La Campiña, El Salado and El Carmen. This lagoon offers a landscape combination of crops, forests and water. mats: The place, rich in reeds which is used by an indigenous settlement to make handmade carpets called mats.
15.15 Km.
Voladero Lagoons
Lake complex that is part of the El Ángel Ecological Reserve. Its transparent waters have an average temperature of 10 °C.These lagoons originate after the formation of glaciers during the Pleistocene. In previous times it was a single lagoon but over the years they have been divided into three.It is an area very rich in slopes and swamps that have allowed, together with the action of rains and feeding of rivers, its formation. Considered as the star attraction of the province of Carchi due to the innumerable influx of national and foreign visitors.Around these lagoons there are ecosystems of paramo lagoons and relicts of native vegetation in the ravines, and between the hills. There are small streams that feed the lagoons, diversity of flora and fauna, being its maximum representative the frailejón, whose species exists abundantly throughout the region.The access road is covered with sigzes that allow you to reach a natural viewpoint of the valley where the lagoons are located. Its banks are marshy, with relicts of native vegetation in the western foothills. Location The Lagunas del Voladero, are located 40 minutes from the old road El Ángel - Tulcán, they belong to the El Ángel Ecological Reserve. What you can do in Lagunas del Voladero Photography, Fauna observation, Ecotourism, Hike Legend Legend has it that a legendary cacique from Carchen, before being captured by Spanish law, decided to fly to these lagoons and get lost in the crystal clear waters, never giving up. It is said that he was a tough, strong and kind man, named Jerónimo Tudpué.
20.49 Km.