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Discover Quillullaco in Ecuador
Quillullaco in the region of Tungurahua is a place located in Ecuador - some 81 mi or ( 130 km ) South of Quito , the country's capital .
Local time in Quillullaco is now 10:53 PM (Wednesday) . 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: Sucre, Sigualo, Salasaca, Riobamba, and Quito. When in this area, you might want to check out Sucre . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Quillullaco ? 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 - ..
Baños - Part 1
Visiting Baños de Agua Santa and to the zoological park nearby, Ecuador (2007) ..
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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 8 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 11 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 12 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 13 km away
Agoyán
The Agoyan is the tallest waterfall of the Ecuadorian Andes. It is located approximately 7 km from the city of Baños. It is formed by the waters of the Pastaza river that plunge 61 meters in a gorge located in the Occidental Cordillera. In 1987, the Ecuadorian government inaugurated the Agoyan hydroelectric plant, which has been part of the country's power grid since then. The plant was built upstream of the waterfall, so as to preserve it.
Located at -1.41 -78.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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