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La Joya Destination Guide
Delve into La Joya in Ecuador
La Joya in the region of Tungurahua is located in Ecuador - some 75 mi or ( 121 km ) South of Quito , the country's capital .
Local time in La Joya is now 01:12 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guayaquil " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: San Francisco, Riobamba, Quito, Puyo, and Pillaro. While being here, you might want to check out San Francisco . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in La Joya ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ed Devil's Cauldron Waterfall in Ecuador
Some dude by some waterfall in some South American country. But this is *some* waterfall. In Ecuador. And that dude - that's me. I know it's kinda crap but hey it's my first attempt. Better not say I' ..
Right to Water: Guayaquil, Ecuador
In May 2005, UUSC took a fact finding trip to Guayaquil, Ecuador to investigate the 2005 hepatitis-A poisoning of 158 children via the wateservices of InterAgua, a subsidiary of Bechtel, which claims ..
Bridge Jumping / Swinging in Banos, Ecuador
Me and my friends jumping off of a bridge in Banos, Ecuador ..
Tungurahua / Runtun 04.12.2010
aufgenommen am 04.12.2010 in Runtun / Ecuador. Zu hören ist der Vulkan Tungurahua. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 5 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 5 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 8 km away
Ambato River (Ecuador)
The Ambato River is a river of Ecuador. It flows near the city of Ambato. It empties into the Pastaza River, and ultimately via the Amazon into the Atlantic Ocean.
Located at -1.24 -78.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Chachoan Airport
Chachoan Airport is an airport serving Ambato (also known as San Juan de Ambato), a city in the province of Tungurahua in Ecuador.
Located at -1.21 -78.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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