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Discover Matus in Ecuador
Matus in the region of Chimborazo is a place located in Ecuador - some 91 mi or ( 147 km ) South of Quito , the country's capital .
Local time in Matus is now 04:35 PM (Friday) . 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: San Gerardo, Riobamba, Quito, Quimiag, and Puyo. When in this area, you might want to check out San Gerardo . 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 Matus ? 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 ..
Pailón del Diablo (Baños de Ambato, Ecuador)
El Pailón del Diablo, el salto más importante de la Ruta de las Cascadas en Baños de Ambato, Ecuador ..
Guano, Ecuador
Crossing the town of Guano in an old cable car. Scaryyyyyyy.... ..
CHIMBORAZO THE NEAREST POINT TO THE SUN. ECUADOR ANDES TURISMO
Adventure, scenery, enchantment, history, gastronomy, charm and mystery... All this and more are found in the province of Chimborazo, located in the central region of Ecuador, a colorful and diverse c ..
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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 11 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 12 km away
Chimborazo Province
Chimborazo is a province in Ecuador, located in the central Ecuadorian Andes, containing a section of Sangay National Park. The capital is Riobamba. The province contains Chimborazo (6,267 m), Ecuador's highest mountain.
Located at -1.67 -78.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Estadio Olímpico de Riobamba
Estadio Olímpico, commonly referred to as Estadio Olímpico de Riobamba to disambiguate it from other stadiums of a similar name, is a multi-use stadium in Riobamba, Ecuador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Olmedo in addition to other lower division clubs in the city. The stadium holds 18,936 spectators and opened in 1926.
Located at -1.67 -78.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Estadio Olímpico de Ibarra
Estadio Olímpico de Ibarra is a multi-use stadium in Ibarra, Ecuador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Imbabura Sporting Club of the Serie A de Ecuador. The stadium holds 18,600 spectators and opened in 1988.
Located at -1.67 -78.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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