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El Altar Destination Guide
Delve into El Altar in Ecuador
El Altar in the region of Chimborazo is located in Ecuador - some 89 mi or ( 143 km ) South of Quito , the country's capital .
Local time in El Altar is now 07:18 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guayaquil " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Riobamba, Quito, Quimiag, Puyo, and Machala. While being here, you might want to check out Riobamba . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in El Altar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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The Gate 1 Ecuador Experience
Ecuador is one of the world's most enviornmentally diverse places with its unique landscape and varied wildlife. Travel to Quito, the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon, Guayaquil and more with the Gate 1 ..
Baños - Episode 1
Panoramic Andean backdrop views at the top of the stairs of the Sendero a la Virgen walk path in Baños, Ecuador (2007) ..
Baños, Ecuador.
Photopresentation about the city Baños and the activities on New Year's Eve 2004. Original version for better quality. Data from the earlier wmv-version: - views: 22891 - comments: 1 - favorited: 19 - ..
Biking from Banos to Rio Negro, Ecuador
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Interesting facts about this location
Tungurahua
Tungurahua, is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador. The volcano gives its name to the province of Tungurahua. Volcanic activity restarted on August 19, 1999, and is ongoing as of 2012, with major eruptions on 16 August 2006, 6 February 2008, 28 May 2010, 4 December 2010 and 26 April 2011, and again in March 2013.
Located at -1.47 -78.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
1797 Riobamba earthquake
The 1797 Riobamba earthquake occurred at 12:30 UTC on 4 February. It devastated the city of Riobamba and many other cities in the Interandean valley, causing up to 40,000 casualties. It is estimated that seismic intensities in the epicentral area reached at least XI on the Mercalli scale, and that the earthquake had a magnitude of 8.3, the most powerful historical event known in Ecuador. The earthquake was studied by Alexander von Humboldt, when he visited the area in 1801/2.
Located at -1.60 -78.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Pelileo
Pelileo (full form, San Pedro de Pelileo) is a city located at the center of the Andean region of Ecuador called La Sierra ("the highlands"). It is the seat of Pelileo Canton (48,988 inhabitants, 2001 Census), and forms part of Tungurahua Province. Pelileo is the second largest city in Tungurahua Province behind neighboring Ambato and is famous for the production and sale of blue jeans. Many travelers pass through Pelileo on their way from Ambato to Baños.
Located at -1.33 -78.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Salasaca
Salasaca is located in the Tungurahua Province in the center of Ecuador, halfway along the road from Ambato to Baños. The Salasacas speak Spanish and Quichua. Their main economic activities are agriculture, livestock-raising and handcrafts. Local crafstmanship includes items such as tapestries, which are woven by hand on looms of very ancient technology. Many of the designs depict different aspects of their lives. There is a market in the central plaza of Salasaca called "Plaza of the Arts".
Located at -1.34 -78.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Pelileo Canton
Pelileo Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Tungurahua Province. Its capital is the town of Pelileo. Its population at the 2001 census was 48,988.
Located at -1.33 -78.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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