Tourist attractions in Ecuador
Chillacocha Lagoon
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Hill Of Arches
Enigmatic, mysterious and impressive is the Cerro de Arcos, characterized by its type of rockiness and its plainness. Located in the upper part of the moor. Cerro Arcos is located at an approximate height of 3,772 meters above sea level, with temperatures ranging between 05 to 12 degrees Celsius. What should you know? With the help of a guide, they go up in vans along a trail to the foot of the hill (it takes an hour and a half until then). It is called that because its rock formation is made up of some natural arches and tourists pass under them. Don't try to go alone, because if the fog goes down, you risk getting lost. Hiking in Cerro Arcos From Manú along a narrow road we pass through El Salado, Mirador de Bellavista, Valle Hermoso, Huambusari, Río Negro, La Encrucijada, Las Cuevas, Cordillera de Sabadel Alto and Laguna de las Curiquingas. From this place you can see the capricious orography of the Cerro; in the background, large grasslands, pine forests and stone masses that give it a unique appearance. The cold and thick fog are characteristic of the area. Already on the hill, the tour is done along a wide path that passes through the arches and shelters where tourists take their rest. Then you reach the Cueva Sonora and the Plaza de Piedra; from there you can see a beautiful viewpoint and a large number of rocks with colorful shapes, for example, there is an immense one that looks like a turtle, another that is called the Elephant's Nose, El Sacerdote. Then continue to the Devil's Cave, other arches and more. All the beauty of this natural monument can be seen when the sky is clear and the weather is good. LOCATION It limits with Loja and El Oro. It is located to the west of the Canton, in the Manú Parish, to get there you can take a vehicle to the Manú Parish, and then walk for about an hour. The highlights of Cerro de Arcos Natural Pyramids: This place is characterized by the fact that it has some natural stone pyramids, the same ones that have the shape of arches and animals, it is a plain that has many particularities presenting a type of playfulness. It also has a natural cave approximately 3 meters high and 6 meters deep, covered by thick vegetation.
12.38 Km.
The Stone Lookout
The Piñas canton has a privileged geographical location and for this reason great tourist attractions are discovered, such as the viewpoint of the city called La Piedra or Mirador de la Virgen, in this place it offers a beautiful view of the city and additionally you have the opportunity to make adventure activities such as rappelling. During the tour you can observe the fauna and flora worthy of being admired, and you will also be able to see the mills with which the sugar cane is processed for the production of panela and also in this way the guarapo is obtained, which is also used by the distilleries to produce the typical liquor of the area called "Mallorca", being this economic activity not only of this sector but of surrounding places. Location This site is located north of the city of Piñas, 3 km. To reach the top of the viewpoint, access is 5 km by car (10 min.) or on foot along a path called the "Integration Path" through 550-m-long cobbled steps. Along the way we find 15 dairy farms that represent the Districts of the Province of Concepción. The entire complex can be seen with beautiful landscapes of the Mantaro Valley. SCHEDULE Mon-Sun: 08:00—17:00
20.45 Km.
Jubones River Desert
The Jubones River Desert is a place of extremes and contradictions. Aggressive and dry. Located between the provinces of Azuay, Loja and El Oro. Its geography, although mostly free of vegetation, has a special beauty for its brown mountains. Due to the action of the wind and erosion they have pointed or round, thick or thin shapes. This place, so arid and not very suitable for human life, resembles a landscape of Mars. It has an area of 1,200 hectares, with a dry and warm temperate climate. The altitude between 800 and 1,400 meters above sea level, the topography and the ecosystem of the Jubones River basin, make the winds transport all the humidity to the coastal plain. As a consequence of this natural exchange, the desert is formed. Tourists with an adventurous spirit who wish to go into the desert have several options. From Santa Isabel, Azuay or Saraguro, Loja, they can start the journey having the prudence of being accompanied by a guide. Hiking, bird watching, photography or simply admiring the landscape are among the activities. As it is a desert of deep and wrinkled ravines, the level of physical demand is high. Dry slopes, rivers, cliffs, little shade and even poisonous snakes flank the path. A good supply of water must be carried. The most spectacular view is offered by the river, which cuts through the mountains forming high cliffs of pure rock. An extraordinary place. Apart from the landscape it has fauna typical of places with little rainfall: lizards, geckos, spiders, stick grasshoppers, acacias. The Jubones basin is 4,300 km2. It has a length of 180 km. Its tributaries are the rivers: Leon, Rircay, San Francisco, Minas, Vivar, Mollepungo, Uchucay, Guanacay, Chillayaco and Casacay. It flows into the Pacific Ocean. The most touristic point of this basin is the Yunguilla Valley. Vacation homes, restaurants and small hotels are everywhere. An oasis of greenery. The hydroelectric projects Minas-San Francisco and La Union are located downstream of Jubones.
20.47 Km.
Orquideario Ecológico Municipal: Piñas
The Municipal Orchid Garden opens its doors to receive national and foreign tourists, visitors are excited and motivated to cultivate this beautiful specimen, which will later serve to decorate their homes. In this way the orchid fulfills its objective. This is the place where orchids are the main attraction, making visitors ecstatic with the beauty of all of them, these flowers have their particularities where size, shape, color, fragrance can be highlighted. Other plant species are also presented. It is considered the ideal place for flower lovers, here you can find a great variety of species, among which are representative species of the genera: Cattleya, Bromeliad, Heliconia, Epidendrum, Stanhopea, Trichocentrum, among others. LOCATION: citadel 28 de Mayo, north of the city of Piñas BUSINESS HOURS: Monday to Friday, from 08:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. COST: NO COST HOW TO GET? From the Central Park through González Suárez street, walk five blocks to the north of the city, until you reach Bolívar Madero street, turn left and walk approximately 50 meters until you reach the attractive
20.54 Km.
Historic Center of Zaruma
The city of houses with beautiful facades that rest on floors that hide precious metals. Being one of the oldest cities in Ecuador, Zaruma preserves an invaluable historical and architectural wealth that is embodied in its buildings. The urban design and architecture, together with the landscape environment, make this a unique city in the world, making it worthy of relevant titles. Declared as Cultural Heritage of the Nation on July 17, 1990, with 53 buildings; its rich gastronomy and artisanal production. The historic center of this magical town has 201 heritage houses with facades meticulously built in fine wood that reflect various techniques from the 19th and 20th centuries. Among the most important values of Zaruma's identity is its urban fabric and its architecture, the result of the adaptations and solutions that the local community has given to the irregular topography, creating a very particular cultural landscape. The plumb architecture based on design and diverse construction systems, highlighting the use of guayacán and cedar wood, which remain from time. ica and architecture that is embodied in its buildings. WHAT TO BRING? Zaruma's climate is warm, so it is advisable to always wear comfortable and light clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, a camera, a hat, and sunglasses. To walk trails it is necessary to wear comfortable or sports shoes, as well as a raincoat or umbrella in anticipation of sudden drizzle WHERE IS ZARUMA? The Zaruma Canton is located in the south-eastern part of the province of El Oro. It limits to the north with the province of Azuay, to the south with the Piñas canton, to the east with the Portovelo canton and to the west with the Chilla and Atahualpa cantons with a territorial extension of 643.50 Km2. HOW TO GET? From Quito In the Terrestrial Terminal of Quitumbe or Carcelén you can take the following companies that travel directly to Zaruma: Western Transportation, Panamericana, Piñas Interprovincial, T.A.C. Approximate distance by land 616 km, travel time 11 hours.
21.24 Km.
Lagoon of Love
The Pasaje canton offers a diversity of places full of nature and favorable locations to enjoy in the hot season. The Laguna del Amor spa located in the Casacay parish, Guisho site, 7.2 km from the center of Pasaje and 24.7 km from Machala, offers the best options to share with the family, do adventure tourism, such as tubing and cool off in the extensive mirror of water. The presence of Anona de monte trees allows us to appreciate that in place there are still remnants of natural forest species. The temperature of the water is around 25°C, which makes it suitable for bathing, however, its consumption is not appropriate. You can do adventure tourism, hiking, scouting, camping and photography with the frames and landscapes of pure nature. LOCATION It is located between the Huizo and Casacay parishes at Km 7 via Cuenca.
22.62 Km.