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San Fernando Rural Dairy Plant
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San Fernando Rural Dairy Plant

San Fernando New Lac is the name of one of the oldest cheese and quesillo factories in the canton of the same name, province of Azuay. It is a family enterprise that has belonged to the Gavilanes family for three generations. The current manager is Diego Gavilánez Pacheco. Fábrica San Fernando produced hundreds of units per day. Every day of the year. Each one uses 3.2 liters of milk. The work begins very early, with the collection of milk from the farms. The pasteurization process eliminates all types of bacteria or pathogenic organisms. The milk is heated in vats, by means of vaporization, to 70 degrees centigrade. It is then cooled. Curdling is done at 37 degrees. From there to the moulds, pressing and drying. The fresh cheese, the mozzarella cheese and the ricotta or quesillo are ready. They are distributed to the main cities in the country, such as Cuenca and Guayaquil. Lácteos San Fernando, by appointment, receives groups of tourists for tastings. In the 1960s, eight cheese producers were trained in Quito to improve quality, implement new technologies and modernize production. They were the seeds of a new era in cheese making. Today, some 25 factories operate in the canton. Cheese production in the San Fernando canton is sustained by the milk productivity of its livestock. Other attractions of the town are the Busa lagoon, the San Pablo hill and its church.

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Busa Lagoon
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Busa Lagoon

Interest: Nature Type: Lagoon Friendly to: children, seniors, handicapped, peets Relevant categories: Cajas Massif Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO - Within San Fernando´s Cultural National Heritage by the Ecuadorian Government Hours: Open every day Laguna de Busa is a tourist complex in the canton of San Fernando. The main attractions of Busa are its scenic beauty and the many recreational activities that can be done: water and extreme sports, sport fishing, hiking, horseback riding, camping and nature photography. San Pablo Hill dominates the view. It is an imposing granite mass of 800 meters high to which it is possible to climb to observe the lagoon and the surroundings of San Fernando. The infrastructure of the Parador allows the visitor to enjoy the local gastronomy, with typical dishes at reasonable prices. There are boats to sail the lagoon and children's games. Another option is the purchase of handicrafts. It also has a footbridge, a path to go around the lagoon, piers and signposting. Access to the lagoon is easy. It is a five-minute drive from the centre of the canton of San Fernando along a well-maintained dirt track. An image of the Heart of Jesus was placed in the centre of Busa, based on the belief that it will prevent the waters from flooding the surrounding area in winter. The preferred site for national visitors and foreign tourists to camp is the pine forest, located on the left side of Busa, which is accessed by a trail. It is ideal for a day in the countryside or hiking to study nature. It is recommended to take the necessary equipment for camping. Like every point in the Andean geography, Busa also has its myth of origin. An old man was a victim of selfishness and mistreatment of people. The consequence of the evil was a catastrophic flood from which the lagoon was formed. Only one maiden who was good to the old man was saved. San Fernando is a charming city, Cultural Heritage of Ecuador. Its nature is bountiful. It generates an important cattle, milk and agricultural production, especially avocados. The main architectural asset of its Historical Center is the Mother Church, with paintings dating from 1830. Cantonization: May 6, 1986. The variety of its gastronomy attracts the tourist: the canelazo, the waters of mount and aromatic, black coffee, fried trout with different preparations, fried chop, guinea pig with potatoes, baked, cheese, sweet of fig and of peach.

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San Fernando

San Fernando

Azuay, Ecuador

About San Fernando

Region

sierra

Province

Azuay

Discover San Fernando, a charming city in the province of Azuay, in the sierra region of Ecuador. A destination for visitors who want to explore the cultural and natural richness of Ecuador.

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