Tourist attractions in Ecuador
Jipiro Recreational Park
Jipiro Recreational Park
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Museum at the Gate of the City of Loja
It is the Entrance Gate to the city, it represents part of the Coat of Arms of Loja, in which a medieval castle can be seen, through which the city center is accessed. Built in the years 1998–1999. It is said that it is a replica of the coat of arms of Loja. The entrance itself is made up of the Bolívar Bridge that passes over the Malacatos River, a castle and the sculptures of Don Quixote and his faithful companion, Sancho. The current entrance to the city of Loja is a creative reproduction of the original coat of arms and consecrates the hidalgo motto of its foundation: "FIDELIS LOXA LIBERIS". The beginning of a tourist route is the gateway to the city, a representation based on the Coat of Arms that it possesses, delivered by King Philip II of Spain in 1571, it symbolizes the Fortress City, from where the conquest expeditions to the Amazon departed. and to the El Dorado Region. The city gate is one of the most touristic places in the city, it is very beautiful and unique right there we can go see the paintings that are exhibited and even have a coffee for this cold Location It is located on Av. Gran Colombia.
1.93 Km.
Municipal Zoo 'Orillas del Zamora'
It was created in 2004 by the Municipality of Loja, where the need for a place of recreation and learning for children, adolescents and adults who want to know the variety of animals existing in our country was seen, thus giving rise to this beautiful natural paradise located in our city of Loja. The variety of animal species that the zoo has, whose purpose is to host animal species in danger of extinction, becoming the appropriate place to learn about the world's biodiversity, among a variety of animal species representative of the region and the country as Spectacled bears, tapir, ostriches, peccary, Galapagos tortoises, boas, llamas, ostriches, monkeys among others. Geographical data It is located to the north of the city in the “Orillas del Zamora” Linear Park, 3 kilometers from the city center. The cost of admission is: 50 cents Adults, 25 cents. Children and 10 cents. To uniformed children. Attention is from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in uninterrupted hours.
2.21 Km.
Loja Central Park
Religious, civic and political demonstrations are held here around it are the government buildings such as: Municipality, Government of the Province, Provincial Council, Episcopal House, Museum of the Central Bank of Ecuador Near the park there are banking and commercial institutions that are indicators of a progressive city. In the center of the park is one of the first monuments that was placed in our city, in honor of the benefactor of Loja education, Dr. Bernardo Valdivieso of the heroes. Address Located on the streets 10 de Agosto between Bernardo Valdivieso and Bolívar. Central Park Highlights Monument to Bernardo Valdivieso: Located in the central park of the city of Loja in honor of the great benefactor of Loja education, Bernardo Valdivieso, who was concerned about the education of children and youth, fought tenaciously in defense of the Parquereligiosos and moral principles. .
2.74 Km.
Music Museum
The music museum was inaugurated on September 7, 2004. Its rooms contain the very history of our city, always known as the “cradle of art, letters and music”. The life of the most distinguished musicians and singer-songwriters is told through their works, instruments and belongings To teach present and future generations to love their roots and perpetuate such a precious art that was once cultivated in Loja, such as music. The Pío Jaramillo Alvarado Cultural Corporation, an organization made up of several Loja institutions, linked to the cultural activities of Loja, such as: National University of Loja, Bernardo Valdivieso School, House of Culture Nucleus of Loja, Loja Symphony Orchestra, Salvador Music Conservatory Bustamente Celi and the "Edgar Palacios" and "Nature and Culture" foundations have been working together since 2000, with the aim of achieving various objectives that allow strengthening and disseminating all the artistic and cultural manifestations of our artists. Address Located in the first courtyard of the old Colegio Bernardo Valdivieso on the street of the same name.
2.94 Km.
Sanctuary of the Swan
The construction of the temple was in charge of the priest Ricardo Fernández, its ogival style was planned, with a gothic style and light blue, the excavation of the place and the construction of the bases. The temple is imposing in itself and its location on the top of a steep mountain and surrounded by modest traditional buildings gives it greater grandeur. Inside, an image of the Virgin Mary carved in cedar is venerated at the end of the 16th century by Don Diego de Robles. Its devotees exceed 5 million faithful a year, who gather in a procession that begins from the temple to the city of Loja where it ends with a Eucharistic celebration in the central cathedral of the city. All of Loja dedicates six months a year to pilgrimages, masses and festivals with music in honor of the Virgen del Cisne or better known as La Churonita. The pilgrimages begin on the first of May, for the month of Mary, with the session of the extended council of Loja in the Sanctuary. Mass schedule Monday to Friday: 06:00, 11:00 and 19:00. Saturday: 6:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sundays: 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
5.99 Km.
Villonaco Andean Wind Farm
Villonaco Wind Farm started operations in the year 2013. It is located from north to south, on a 22 km line, at the top of the Villonaco hill, at 2,720 meters above sea level, 14 km from the center of the city of Loja, Ecuador. It has 11 wind turbines, 100 meters high each. They are visible to the naked eye from Loja. Since its inauguration, the power plant has become a tourist attraction. Villonaco means the one that warns that there is yellow water. Name composed of the Quichuas Quillu-Yaku words. An Andean belief points out that places where there are strong winds, also have the ability to announce the arrival of rain. "The hill is thundering," it is often said. The mountains are reservoirs of water and minerals. Origin of slopes. The Villonaco is a source of water for Loja and Catamayo. It divides the two valleys. In its area there are activities of energy production, tourism, recreation, culture, biological research, reforestation and livestock. The pilgrimage to the Virgen del Cisne passes through its roads and paths. It is a resting place for pilgrims. It has the Peña Negra where the hawk nests. Ecuador's national tree, the cinchona or cascarilla, grows here. Birdwatching is another activity that can be done. Since the middle of the XIX century there are references of the Villonaco, as a crossroads. From Loja to the west, there was a road that went through the Villonaco and Guaguaurco mountain ranges to El Cisne, then Yuñuc and Santa Rosa. The Villonaco Wind Farm reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 35,000 tons and consumption of 4.5 million gallons of diesel per year in Ecuador. It covers 25% of the electrical demand of the province of Loja. Since its construction, it is the first project of its kind in the country and the first in the world. The Villonaco's winds have a speed of 12.6 meters per second. It generates 507.36 GW per hour to the National Interconnected System. Each generator is of the type Goldwind 70/1500 of 1.5 MW, with an annual average speed of 12.7 m/s. The 11 generators are 2 km away from each other. The months with the strongest and most intense winds are July and August, although they are present in the Villonaco all year round. Loja, capital of the Province of Loja, is its largest and most populated city. It is crossed by the rivers Zamora, Malacatos and Jipiro, in the south of the Ecuadorian Inter-Andean Region, in the basin of the Zamora River, at 2,060 meters above sea level. Equatorial climate, 18 °C average. Called the "Musical and Cultural Capital of Ecuador" for its architecture, cultural diversity, contribution to the arts, sciences, music and literature.
6.98 Km.