Tungurahua province

Tungurahua is an Ecuadorian province. Ambato is its capital. Tungurahua volcano is one of its main attractions. Other attraction is the Devil's Cauldron. "Pailon del Diablo" in Spanish. Tungurahua main destinations are the town of Baños de Agua Santa and Ambato. In fact, the movie Proof of Life was filmed near Baños. In addition, this province is near some important volcanoes such as Chimborazo, Carihuayrazo, and El Altar.

In Tungurahua, the climate is comfortable and overcast. The average temperature varies from 50°F to 69°F (10°C to 21°C). Usually, days are warm, whit cooler nights. There are only two seasons dry and rainy. Dry season goes from June to December, while rainy season goes from January to May.

Local holidays are Fiesta of Fruits and Flowers on March 4-5, and Independence of Ambato on November 12.

Facts & Information

Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

Location: South America
Country: ‎Ecuador
Region: Andes
Capital: Ambato‎

‎Dial code: +593 3
Time zone: UTC-5
Elevation: 8,917 ft (2,718 m)

Temperature: 50° to 69°F (10° to 21°C)
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Ambato

Ambato is a nice city, the capital of the Tungurahua province. It is the major hub for travelers heading from Quito to Riobamba o Guayaquil. Ambato's full name is "San ...

Manto Novia waterfall. Banos. Tungurahua, Ecuador

Baños de Agua Santa

Baños de Agua Santa or "Baños" is a beautiful town located in the Tungurahua province, Ecuador. Baños means "springs" and Agua Santa means "holy water." This town possesses natural beauty, ...

Patate

San Cristóbal de Patate or just “Patate” is part of the Llanganates National Park in the Tungurahua province, Ecuador. This is 25 minutes from Ambato and two and a half ...

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