Carchi province

Carchi is a province located in the Andean highlands of Ecuador. This province is situated north of the country on the border with Colombia. Carchi's main attractions are the Topiary Garden Cemetery, El Angel Ecological Reserve, and Lady of Peace (Virgin's Grotto) known as "Gruta de la Paz" in Spanish.

Carchi offers beautiful handicrafts. Tourists may buy at good prices decorative items carved in wood. As well as sheep wool sacks, blankets, and containers.

Carchi mayor's 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
‎Capital: Tulcán
‎Dial code: +593 6
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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. ...

Ayora Park, Tulcan. Carchi. Andes. Ecuador

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 ...

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