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El Carmen Destination Guide

Explore El Carmen in Ecuador

El Carmen in the region of Loja is a town in Ecuador - some 280 mi or ( 450 km ) South of Quito , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of El Carmen

Current time in El Carmen is now 02:17 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guayaquil " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Riobamba, Quito, Machala, Macas, and Limon Pamba. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Riobamba . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in El Carmen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Eterna Juventud en Vilcabamba Borjul's photos around Vilcabamba, Ecuador (vilcabamba ecuador)

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Long bus rides and strange spa shenanigans Caznjasonescape's photos around Vilcabamba, Ecuador

2:05 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu
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Vilcabamba Rogerandrea2010's photos around Vilcabamba, Ecuador (vilcabamba ecuador cabanas)

1:41 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOW4
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Vilcabamba - the magic spot in the mountains Freyal's photos around Vilcabamba, Ecuador (loja)

2:08 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOW4
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Interesting facts about this location

Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Vilcabamba is a village in the southern region of Ecuador, in the Loja province, about 45 km from the city of Loja. The etymology of the “Vilcabamba” apparently derives from the Quichua “huilco pamba. ” Huilco denotes the sacred trees, Anadenanthera colubrina, that inhabit the region and pamba is a word meaning “a plain. ” The area has been referred to as the "Playground of the Inca" which refers to its historic use as a retreat for Incan royalty.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -4.26 -79.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Longevity traditions, Populated places in Loja Province, Valleys of Ecuador

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -4.23 -79.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Cantons of Loja