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Salcedo Main Park
Salcedo is a small town located in the heart of the Cotopaxi province, Ecuador. It is famous for its delicious and creamy fruit ice cream known as "helados de Salcedo". Ice cream is a traditional dessert in this region and can only be found locally. Every Sunday, Salcedo hosts a local market that offers traditional products such as ponchos, hats, and handmade items. Some of the attractions of Salcedo are the central park, it is an important city in agricultural and livestock production and popular for the preparation of fruit and pinol ice creams, in its Historic Center the Central Park is located, which has a Pile of Bronze and on one of its sides you can see the Main Church that highlights its twin towers and the Clock Tower bordered by an atrium in addition to the Municipal Palace.
97.17 Km.
Paleontological Museum of Bolívar in Carchi
The Paleontological Museum of Bolívar has fossils discovered by Italian researchers. Research carried out by scientists determined that mastodons, saber-toothed tigers, wild horses and the mylodon inhabited the Bolívar canton, Carchi province. The pieces were found in various sectors of Bolívar and the museum houses approximately 205 fossil remains. The fossils of the large mammals that inhabited the northern Andes of Ecuador approximately 20 million years ago have been relocated to this new and modern complex.c This is the largest museum in the northern part of the country. They are fossil remains of mastodons and mylodons from the Tertiary and Quaternary eras found in Bolívar, in 1987, by Italian researchers Giovanni Ficarelli, Vitorio Borselli and representatives of the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Florence, plus the Ecuadorian Miguel Moreno Espinoza of the Museum of Natural Sciences of Quito. In addition, the excavations revealed a large number of clay pots and crafts representative of the Pasto culture, a pre-Columbian ethnic group that inhabited the Andean strip in the region of what is now Nariño, in southern Colombia, and Carchi, in northern Ecuador. Location Avenida Mantilla and Panamericana Norte streets in the Bolivar canton, Carchi province entrance prices Adults $2.00 Children, seniors and disability $1.00
99.70 Km.
Ulivi Viewpoint
The viewpoint has a route for hiking and biking, promoted by peasants and indigenous people from the La Delicia, Pataín and Uliví neighborhoods, located on the provincial border between Tungurahua and Cotopaxi. From the so-called Uliví viewpoint you can see the wide pastures, farms and bareque homes with zinc roofs of the Panzaleo parish, located 3 kilometers from the center of the city. The tourist will also be able to observe the Cutuchí and Yanayacu rivers, the valleys, the Tungurahua volcano, the mountains of the Llanganates National Park, among other attractions. In this space, locals were located so that the inhabitants of the area sell typical food from the central Sierra.
100.70 Km.
La Perla Protected Forest
It is one of the last remnants of tropical rain forest in western Ecuador, considered a "hos spot" of mega biological diversity. Called "La Perla" for more than half a century, El Bosque Protector, which is part of the hacienda of the same name, is considered one of the most important in the area. The predominant ecological formation is that of the tropical humid forest, the property is crossed by the rivers "Cucaracha" and "Ramón" with little flow of water in summer. It is one of the last remnants of tropical rain forest in western Ecuador, considered a "hot spot" of mega biological diversity.The Forest is home to approximately 250 species of birds, 33 varieties of ferns and small animals. The forest is formally protected by the Susan Sheppard Foundation and is one of the last remnants of this type of forest in this region of Ecuador. Most of the Chocó rainforest has been converted to agriculture and pasture. LOCATION It is located in the Province of Santo Domingo, Canton La Concordia, 40 km from the Santo Domingo La Concordia Esmeraldas road.
101.65 Km.
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.
103.43 Km.
Yambo Lagoon
It is called "Enchanted Lagoon" perhaps because of its legends; it has underground springs in the central part from where its waters are born; It can be seen that the lagoon has grown spectacularly due to the new irrigation that has been implemented in the surrounding areas. The banks of the Lagoon show the mirror of water of a green color that contrasts with the bluish horizon and a mountainous region that enriches the landscape and the conditions of the place. Among the activities you can do are boat rides, hiking, horseback riding, camping, observation, photography, among others. This sector enjoys a great historical richness because it was a settlement of the Paeces, a branch of the Panzaleos and on the Tamboloma hill there are still remains of pre-Inca pottery. Yambo comes from the red word Yamboc, which means steaming lagoon, because in ancient times it suffered a great evaporation, explains the historian Oswaldo Navas. Location It is located 7 kilometers from the cantonal capital, in the Panzaleo parish; which occupies the southern region of the canton. From the cantonal capital through the Panamericana Sur it is 15 minutes; and towards the interior it is half an hour. Among the activities that visitors can do are: hike ride camping observation photography, among others. Yambo currently has a linear park and a viewpoint, which was executed by the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works. Tarabita Taita Yambo It is a new attraction found in the area. It has a capacity for 10 people, the tarabita is 850 meters long and 150 meters high, it is one of the longest in Ecuador, it travels at an approximate speed of 15 kilometers per hour. The line starts from the Lineal Park, located on the edge of the E35 road, crosses the Yambo lagoon and reaches the ecological walk. Tarabita operating hours Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 Saturdays and Sundays from 09:00 to 20:00. Price of the tarabita: Adults: $4 Children: $2
103.50 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.
105.44 Km.
San Juan de Lachas Pump Workshop
This workshop is specialized in the elaboration of drums of the bomb, popular rhythm of the Afro-Ecuadorian culture. It is located in the community of San Juan de Lachas, in the Mira canton of the Carchi province. Its owner is Ezequiel Sevilla, one of the last builders of the Bomba drum. Ezequiel in his youth learned to make these percussion instruments from his father, Manuel Sevilla. He currently continues an arduous task in collecting the materials, which when assembled will make up the drum. These materials are found in the desert pampas of the Valle del Chota, as well as in the subtropical forests of the northwest of the Ecuadorian highlands, on which several black communities are settled that surpass the inter-Andean panorama of the valley. In addition to giving his pumps a very neat aesthetic and acoustic finish, this workshop keeps alive and fresh the practice of manufacturing them in all the sizes and colors that he thinks possible. Thus, its varied collection of more than thirty bombs shows the wide range of sizes (from 15 cm to 40 cm in diameter) and, consequently, the varied timbres that each one emits, from the highest tones (small bombs), to the most serious (big bombs).
106.19 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.
112.15 Km.
Puka Urku Spa
"Puka Urku" spa has three natural pools with crystal clear waters, with recreation spaces, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the red mountain. In addition, it has indoor and volleyball courts, parking, food, dressing rooms / bathroom. It is the perfect and ideal place to spend with family and friends. Location: The “Puka Urku” Spa is located 10 minutes from the Pano Parish, in the Alto Pano Community. Entrance cost $1 for person Schedule: From Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Characteristic Three natural pools. Recreation spaces. Indoor and volleyball sports courts. parking lot Feeding. Dressing rooms / bathroom.
112.58 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
112.88 Km.
Polylepis Forest
The Polylepis forest is qualified as a hierarchical - primary - ancient forest, considered unique in its kind due to the exclusivity of the species, which has developed in a valley of glacial origin from the Quaternary era (Pleistocene), with an antiquity between 2 and 4 million years ago, the dominant species in the canopy is the arrayán and undergrowth made up of puma maqui, oaks, pandala, uvilla, orchids, huicundo among others. You can see a waterfall whose waters cross the forest as streams. In addition, there are seasonal pools which are an important attraction for the development of ecotourism activities. It is considered unique in its kind due to the exclusivity of the species. There are approximately 40 trees in 500 m2, it should be noted that it is a relict of very old forest. In it you can see approximately 400 polylepis or polylepis incana trees, endemic trees whose bark has multiple layers that come off as if they were sheets of paper. In the middle of this habitat is the Polylepis Lodge, a private reserve that develops a type of responsible tourism with the environment. Its objective is to conserve one of the last remnants of the Ancient Forest of Polylepis Incana in the Ecuadorian Paramos.The Polylepis Lodge offers lodging service in ecological cabins, food, recreation with native guides, horseback riding, walks through the trails of the Polylepis Forest, tours of the frailejones moorland, mountain biking and sport fishing. What you can do in Bosques de Polylepis or El Colorado Birdwatching, Photography, Hike, Ecotourism Location It is located 30 minutes from the city of El Ángel, located in the buffer zone that adjoins the Ecological Reserve of El Ángel via a signposted road, in the sector known as the Colorado Canyon.
113.23 Km.
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