Tourist attractions in Ecuador
Potrerillos Lagoon
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Voladero Lagoons
Lake complex that is part of the El Ángel Ecological Reserve. Its transparent waters have an average temperature of 10 °C.These lagoons originate after the formation of glaciers during the Pleistocene. In previous times it was a single lagoon but over the years they have been divided into three.It is an area very rich in slopes and swamps that have allowed, together with the action of rains and feeding of rivers, its formation. Considered as the star attraction of the province of Carchi due to the innumerable influx of national and foreign visitors.Around these lagoons there are ecosystems of paramo lagoons and relicts of native vegetation in the ravines, and between the hills. There are small streams that feed the lagoons, diversity of flora and fauna, being its maximum representative the frailejón, whose species exists abundantly throughout the region.The access road is covered with sigzes that allow you to reach a natural viewpoint of the valley where the lagoons are located. Its banks are marshy, with relicts of native vegetation in the western foothills. Location The Lagunas del Voladero, are located 40 minutes from the old road El Ángel - Tulcán, they belong to the El Ángel Ecological Reserve. What you can do in Lagunas del Voladero Photography, Fauna observation, Ecotourism, Hike Legend Legend has it that a legendary cacique from Carchen, before being captured by Spanish law, decided to fly to these lagoons and get lost in the crystal clear waters, never giving up. It is said that he was a tough, strong and kind man, named Jerónimo Tudpué.
2.50 Km.
El Angel Ecological Reserve
The El Angel ecological reserve has an extraordinary biodiversity made up of frailejones paramos and polylepis forests. In the reserve you can go trekking in the forest. It is recommended to go with a guide, between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to avoid the fog. The rains are of long duration and low intensity, and it has two seasons: dry (June to October) and rainy (November to May). On the site you can walk between wetlands and lagoons. It is recommended to taste the traditional dish: Trout, local fish. How to get? From Quito By the Panamericana Norte, passing through Ibarra (123 km); At the Mascarilla police control, 30 km from Ibarra, take the road to El Ángel (35 km). From Tulcan To Lagunas Verdes and Chiles. A first order road leads to the town of Tufiño. From here to the lagoons the road is of the third order. Hours of operation El Ángel Ecological Reserve They attend 365 days a year, they can stay for free in the facilities of the guest house located at the entrance of the El Angel Ecological Reserve. There is no set schedule, but it is recommended to take advantage of natural light. Permits and restrictions El Angel Do not throw trash. Do not carry weapons. Respect the life of all beings that inhabit the area. Do not collect species without authorization. Avoid campfires. Pay the entrance fee.
5.11 Km.
Manaquer Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum is a recent area of the House of Ecuadorian Culture Benjamín Carrión Núcleo del Carchi inaugurated on December 8, 2006, which had the support and advice of the INPC for the adaptation of spaces and exhibitions. This museum maintains 740 archaeological pieces corresponding to the cultural profile of the peoples who initially inhabited what is now Carchi, standing out pieces from the Negative phase of Carchi or Capulí, Tuncahuan, El Ángel or Piartal and Cuasmal, Tuza or Pasto. The museum consists of three different areas, the first corresponds to the archaeological phase of Manaquer in which the chronological phases of this culture such as Capulí, Piartal and Tusa are exposed, each one identified by the dates and characteristics of the ceramics exhibited there. Atractivos vasijas botijuelas compoteras se exhiben a turistas y estudiantes quienes además aprenden de las costumbres. trabajo y tradiciones flora y fauna del lugar Location It is located in the Tufiño parish, of the Tulcan canton on the borders with the neighboring country Colombia.
10.22 Km.
Green lagoons
They are a complex of three small lagoons located to the south-west of the Chiles Volcano in the province of Carchi in northern Ecuador. Considered a true scenic beauty due to the contrast of the coloration of the lagoons and the environment. They originate as a result of internal springs and slopes of the Chiles Volcano. They owe their name to the emerald green color of their waters resulting from a high content of chemical substances, especially sulfur. Three of its lagoons are the largest and have an approximate diameter of 200 meters. The landscape that these lagoons show in clear dawns is incredible, it has allowed to photograph images published worldwide, gaining the attention of thousands of observers, a true scenic beauty due to the contrast of the coloration of the lagoons and the environment. Among the activities that can be done in this beautiful place are: walks, photography, appreciation of flora and fauna. Location They are located to the south-west of the Chiles Volcano, 2 kilometers from its point of ascent towards the volcano, 20 kilometers to the north-west of the Tufiño parish and 40 kilometers from Tulcán, capital of the province of Carchi.
10.99 Km.
Aguas Hediondas Ecotourism Complex
Its name is due to the high concentration of sulfur in the fluid. For this reason, a penetrating steam surprises the visitor as soon as he arrives at the place. The sulfur content in the water causes the place to have a strong smell of sulfur that is felt more intensely after 6:00 p.m. Carchenses and inhabitants of southern Colombia come to cure their ailments. The water jumps between the sharp rocks and tinges the surface with a greenish yellow. There, tourists take advantage of the heat and force of the water to massage their bodies. A unique place in the middle of the moor that benefits the physical and mental health of the tourists who visit it. The waters are used to cure diseases such as arthritis, sinusitis, bone pain, varicose veins and skin problems, they are contraindicated for people with high blood pressure and heart problems. There are several swimming pools, changing rooms and parking to facilitate the visitor's stay in the place. How to get? From Tufino: The Aguas Hediondas hot springs are 6 km from the Tufiño parish, the time to travel this distance is 30 minutes. Highlights of the Aguas Hediondas Complex Aguas Hediondas ComplexFrom the natural slope runs a tributary whose flow is stored 30 meters below, in a complex of hot and cold water pools. The place has an impressive panorama: a cliff of the Chiles that serves as a backdrop and in front of it there is a large natural grandstand, formed by the rocks and the magma that an eruption caused one day and in one of the highest cliffs , the image of the Virgin of the Rosary. Outside there are two pools with temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius, while inside there are baths that reach 59 degrees, in which you can cook an egg in 15 minutes, something that the little ones enjoy doing. Prices Adults $1.50 Children $0.75 Recommendations The use of swimwear (fabric cap and swimsuit) is mandatory. Bring towels and sandals for personal use Do not bring food into the pools. The entry of people with high blood pressure or heart problems is prohibited.
11.12 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
11.21 Km.