San Francisco Church, Latacunga
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Latacunga

Latacunga is a nice city, the capital of the Cotopaxi province. Situated on a plateau — piece of land much higher than the surrounding flat areas. Located about 55 mi. (89 km.) south of Quito, near the Cotopaxi volcano. This city has an International Airport, also name "Cotopaxi". Latacunga's most important festivities are the Provincialization of Cotopaxi on April 1. The Cantonization of Latacunga on June 25. Independence of Latacunga on November 11. The "Mama Negra" festival also in November. Latacunga also celebrated some Ecuadorian holidays such as Carnival in February; Inti Raymi in June; and Christmas and Old Year in December. About the altitude, Latacunga has an elevation of ‎9,200 feet (2,800 meters) above sea level.

Traditional foods are for example roast guinea pig, pork, or chicken. As well as chugchucaras and allullas. 'Chugchucaras' is a dish made with fried pork, potatoes, plantain, and popcorn. While 'allullas' is a type of crusty bread made with flour, lard, and eggs.

Climate is warm and temperate year-round. Usually, days are warm and nights are cool. The average temperature varies from 46°F to 67°F (8°C to 20°C) and is rarely below 42°F (6°C) or above 72°F (22°C). There are only two seasons: rainy and dry. The dry season goes from June to December. While the rainy season goes from January to May. In general, January is the warmest month, April is the rainiest and July is the coolest one.

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Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

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

Dial code: +593 3
Elevation: 9,200 ft (2,800 m)
Temperature: 46°-67°F (8°-20°C)
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The Illinizas are a pair of volcanic mountains, their peaks are covered with glaciers. Located 55 km (34 mi) south of Quito, Ecuador. The Illinizas used to be a complete ...
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