Yunguilla Valley is a warm valley. It is full of fruit trees as mangoes, oranges, bananas, avocados, and lemons. Located 14 mi. (22km.) South West of Cuenca, in the province of Azuay, Ecuador. At its highest point, Yunguilla Valley is 1,500 ft. (457 mt.) lower than Cuenca. The place is one and a half hours ... Read more

Treehouse – Casa del arbol

Treehouse or “Casa del Arbol” is a must to do in Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador. The treehouse is built on the edge of one of the mountains next to the Tungurahua Volcano. It has a swing that takes you out over the edge of the mountain for some amazing views. In this place, you can ... Read more

Green Lagoons – Lagunas Verdes

Green Lagoons – “Lagunas Verdes” in Spanish – are located in the Carchi province, Ecuador. This is at the southwest of the Chiles volcano. The green lagoons are three small lakes of volcanic origin; its water is naturally combined with sulfide and other chemicals that spring up from the volcanic floor, giving the lagoons a ... Read more

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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