Attractions

LOS ILLINIZAS

Illinizas has two peaks which top out at 5,120 meters and 5,266 meters above sea level. Its impressive beauty and its difficult access makes it a challenge for the climbers and adventures. Its ecological reserve, (21000 ha =51,891.92 acres) has a huge forest and is home to many animals of Ecuador

QUILOTOA LAGOON

A salty water lagoon (3 km of diameter) located in the crater of the Quilotoa Volcano.
Its emerald green color contrasts with the vivid blue celestial sky.
It is a place of singular beauty and enchantment in the middle of the Andes.

In order to arrive there, you must pass through a very small Indian town called Tigua, whose inhabitants are painters. They use ancient techniques, using lambskin as their canvas and seeds for color and shape to their pictures.

INDIGENOUS MARKET

SAQUISILI

Saquisili is only fifteen minutes from Hosteria San Mateo. This famous fair takes place every Thursday. People travel from far away to buy, sell and exchange livestock, product and their handcrafts in this picturesque Indian market.

CELEBRATIONS OF CORPUS CRISTI

You find famous dancers that derive their names from the same area.
Their costumes are very colorful, adorned with feathers and mirrors.
This celebration takes place at the end of June.

 

 

LA MAMA NEGRA

This is a traditional parade which has participants from schools,
law enforcement, bands and the general town folk.
This is a great and colorful parade which takes place
on the 24th of September and another one on the 11th of November in Latacunga.