Tulcán

Tulcán is the capital of the Carchi province. This city is situated north of Ecuador, near the border with Colombia. It lies 3000 meters above sea level. Tulcán main attractions are the Topiary Garden Cemetery and El Angel Ecological Reserve. About the altitude, Tulcán has an elevation of ‎9,780 feet (2,980 meters) above sea level.

Another tourist attraction of Tulcán is the Rumichaca Bridge, over the Carchi River. This bridge is the principal highway passage between Colombia and Ecuador. Some visitors cross to Colombia to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Flagstones — "Sanctuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Lajas" in Spanish.

A local holiday is the Independence of Tulcán on November 19.

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Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

Location: South America
Country: ‎Ecuador
Region: Andes
‎Province: Carchi

‎‎Dial code: +593 6
Elevation: 9,780 ft (2,980 m)
Temperature: 41°-62°F (5°-17°C)
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Panoramic view, Tulcan
Tulcan
Cathedral of Tulcan
Interior - Cathedral of Tulcan
Ayora Park, Tulcan
Ayora Park, Tulcan
Municipal cemetery
Topiary garden cemetery of Tulcan

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San Gabriel

San Gabriel is a magical town located in the Carchi province, northern Ecuador. This is about 43 miles (70 km) from Tulcán and 75 miles (121 km) northeast from Quito. ...

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