Discover Catacocha in Ecuador
Catacocha in the region of Loja with its 10,872 habitants is a place located in Ecuador - some 276 mi or ( 444 km ) South of Quito , the country's capital .
Local time in Catacocha is now 10:33 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guayaquil " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Zamba, San Pedro Martir, San Andres, Riobamba, and Quito. When in this area, you might want to check out Zamba . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Catacocha ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Paltas Canton
Paltas is located to the south of Loja city and is one of the oldest cantons of province of the same name. It was named after the Paltas, community who used to live over the new city now called Catacocha in Ecuador. Shiriculapo it is a pick of the mountain which holds the capital, Catacocha. A nice temperature but mostly foggy during night, even though down the valley of Casanga, Macandamine, Yamana, Playas y Naranjo has a temperature that goes over the normal at its capital.
Located at -4.05 -79.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Gonzanamá Canton
Gonzanamá is a canton in the Province of Loja, Ecuador. It is located in the south-east of the province, bordered by the cantons of Catamayo, Loja, Quilanga, Calvas, and Paltas. It is the "agricultural, farming, and craftsmanship capital of Loja. " Gonzanamá covers 1272 km² at an altitude of 2045 m, with a population of 17,276. The principal town is Gonzanama. Attractions include: Festivals of Buen Suceso Señor and Virgen de el Carmen - celebrated on August 20 and July 16, respectively.
Located at -4.23 -79.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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