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Explore Matala in Ecuador

Matala in the region of Loja is a town in Ecuador - some 275 mi or ( 442 km ) South of Quito , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Matala is now 11:08 AM (Sunday) . 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: Vilcabamba, Valle, Taxichi, Rumishitana, and Riobamba. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Vilcabamba . 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 Matala ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Rumores y Noticias Del GTA V [Parte 2]

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Pause along the river

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Taking time out from the day to go down to the river and just watch nature go by. (Oct '09) ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Camilo Ponce Enríquez Airport

Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport is an airport in Loja, Ecuador.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -4.00 -79.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Airports in Ecuador, Loja Province

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.

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Located at -4.23 -79.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Cantons of Loja

Catamayo Canton

Catamayo is a canton of the Loja Province in Ecuador. Its seat is Catamayo. It is located in the north of the province, bordered by the cantons of Loja, Gonzanamá, Olmedo, and Chaguarpamba. In it is located the largest and most fertile valley of the province, and is the location of the Monterrey Sugar Cane Processing Plant, a major sugarcane operation which is a financial boon to the province and country. The town of La Toma in Catamayo is the seat of the city of Loja's airport.

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Located at -3.98 -79.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Cantons of Loja

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.

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Located at -4.26 -79.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Longevity traditions, Populated places in Loja Province, Valleys of Ecuador

Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

La Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL) was officially recognized by the Ecuadorian State according to the executive decree No. 646 published in the official record No. 217 on May 5, 1971. With this the UTPL becomes an autonomous corporate organization that is protected by the "Modus Vivendi" document formalized between the Saint Principal Office and the Ecuadorian State, keeping in mind the norms of the Church in its organization and governance.

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Located at -3.99 -79.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration, Education in Ecuador, Educational institutions established in 1971, Universities in Ecuador

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