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Ignacio Flores Nautical Park

The Ignacio Flores Nautical Park is also known as Alameda Park due to the abundance of Alamos that embellished the sector. It consists of a lagoon formed by a natural "Ojo de Agua", the traditional "Timbug Pugyu", it is par excellence the meeting, relaxation and recreation place for Latacungueños and visitors. The lagoon has an oval shape, approximately one hectare in length, a complex has been built in the center, to access this "islet" you cross an ornamental bridge of modern design made of concrete, at the moment it has been remodeled adding facilities such as a wooden platform for shows, children's games, outdoor exercise machines, library, children's play area, green spaces, signage, cycle paths around the 4 m wide cobbled park. Night lighting of the lagoon, ecological garbage dumps, sites of rest such as benches, tables, and a pedestrian path for those who enjoy walking; there are also cypress trees (Cupresus sp), white brush (Callistemon citrinus) and palms It has a service Boats, stage for shows, children's games and large green spaces. Location: The Laguna Ignacio Flores Nautical Park is located in the Miraflores sector in the cantonal capital of Latacunga.

5.92 Km.

Isidro Ayora School Museum

The Museum of the Isidro Ayora School is the result of the philanthropic work of outstanding Latacungueños, among whom the Master Rodrigo Campaña Escobar stands out. It houses one of the most important archaeological collections of the Panzaleo aboriginal culture - made up of nearly 2000 pieces - which include: domestic utensils, body adornments and more; Important samples of Andean folklore, botanical and faunal species of the country and an important numismatic sample are added to this collection. Schedule: From Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Address: San Francisco neighborhood. Quijano and Ordoñez Streets (corner) and Tarqui, city of Latacunga contacts Telephone(s): (03) 280 1401 Director and/or Responsible Nelson Espín Cell.: 099 587 7217 E-mail: isidroayora.35@gmail.com

6.65 Km.

Church of San Agustin in Latacunga

This building has been devastated by the harshness of several telluric events that hit the area. On the same site, today stands a magnificent building consisting of a single nave with a transept and two adjoining chapels, it has a dome with artistic characteristics, similar to the dome of St. Peter's in Rome, and next to it stands the convent space . Inside you can see a collection of works of art related to the religious life of the Augustinian Order. Location The Church of San Agustín is located between the streets Hnas. Paez and Quito. Highlights of Iglesia de San Agustín Inside the temple we find the main altar with the replica of the Virgen del Quinche (on the left side) and Saint Augustine, Patron Saint of the Sanctuary, on the right side. The altar is built of wood and gold leaf. The west transept contains the sculpture of the Lord of the Forsaken, in a structure of 6 pillars, Doric, with a vaulted upper stained glass window. The transept contains the sculpture of Jesus "The Lord of Good Hope", with a structure of 6 pillars of Doric art with circumferential vaulting and a stained glass window of various colors.

6.78 Km.

San Francisco Church - Latacunga

The Romanesque-style San Francisco temple was built at the beginning of the 17th century, dedicating a special site to the cult of the Immaculate Conception, whose dedication is celebrated on December 8 of each year. The Franciscan order managed to get residents of the town, such as Don Francisco de Vélez or Don Diego Ruiz de Rojas, to make donations for the construction of other chapels, even for the personal use of their prosperous faithful. History tells us that its construction was completed around 1620. Of its primitive construction, only its oval dome remained, restored 30 years ago in the 1960s. Its new nave and main facade worked in carved pumice stone were built. The material is of volcanic origin typical of the region, with an attractive bell tower with lintels that rest on staggered pillars from its base to a third of its structure, where a large ancient bronze bell is visible. The structure of the church is reconstructed in a medium-sized stone frontispiece with a small double-leaf wooden door, supported by two solid rock columns, built with transverse blocks; an open and rectilinear apse in the upper part supports a small tower with a circular apse with a series of small windows and a pointed tip. Location The Church of San Francisco is located between General Manuel Maldonado and Manual de Jesús Quijano y Ordóñez streets. In the city of Latacunga, province of Cotopaxi.

6.82 Km.

Municipal Palace of Latacunga

Its impressive design and complementary details added to the construction material make it unique and called a monument to pumice stone, a material typical of this volcanic area, which in its time was used as the very first construction material in representative buildings. Its construction begins in the first months of the year 1910, building the main part until May 24, 1918, the year in which it was inaugurated; at that time it was not possible to finish the work, but the municipal offices were accommodated. The building of the Illustrious Municipality of Latacunga, is located on the east side of the Vicente León Park and is considered one of the most important architectural pieces in the province, it constitutes a fundamental element of the Historic Center of the city, in addition to being the house of the people since time immemorial. The earthquake of August 5, 1949, damaged some structures of the building which led to its readjustment, the original project included a horseshoe theater that was discarded. It has 2 m wide by 4.5 m high arches, with 3 m wide corridors covered in stone on the north, south and west sides. On the outside you can clearly see the pumice stone, the base of the The walls are covered with cement at an approximate height of 0.80 m, painted white and yellow.

6.84 Km.

Latacunga Cathedral

The construction is of Romanesque style, inside there is an altar worked in pumice stone, it has artistic works and colonial images; in the tower you can see a corrillon, a set of bell towers that announce the hours and the performed ucharists. It is one of the emblematic buildings of the city and represents the evident symbol of faith of the Latacungueños. The Cathedral was the center of the Augustinian campaign for indoctrination and evangelization that covered native sites such as: Sigchos and Isinliví, Angamarca, Pangua, Poaló, Cusubamba, Salachí, San Agustín del Callo and Barracas. The construction of the Cathedral rests on a plan of three naves in a north-south direction, a site respected until today, the Cathedral was built towards the west from 1950. In the earthquake of 1797 it was completely destroyed and a new construction arises to from 1850; this new building configured a new base with two transepts and a chapel and at its completion two twin towers and a dome were built, a copy of Saint Peter's in Rome. In the style of Father Nicolás Herrera. Location: The Cathedral Church is located between General Maldonado and Quito streets, Latacunga city, Cotopaxi province.

6.89 Km.