Ibarra

Capital of the province of Imbabura. It is located 115 Km north west from Quito, 125 km south of the city of Tulcan. It has a mild and pleasant dry climate and an average temperature of 18 ° C. Winter: November to February Summer: March to October.

Known as the capital of the province of the lakes, in which cohabit variety of cultures that enrich and make unique the province of Imbabura.

Es una de las ciudades más visitadas en el norte del país, encantadora por sus calles adoquinadas y casas de paredes blancas, por lo que se la conoce como la “Ciudad Blanca”, aún conserva su sabor de antaño, cada rincón guarda recuerdos del pasado que se proyectan al presente y donde armoniosamente se combina lo colonial con lo moderno.

The Historical Centre is a place visited by tourists mainly because of its late last century building style, the same is largely preserved and the rest in the recovery process.

The main routes identified in the canton Ibarra are: Freedom Train Route, Route Embroidery Landscapes, Route Museum, Archaeological Route;

Each one with its charm allow activities such as hiking, trekking, adventure activities, bird watching, local cuisine tasting, coexistence with the culture and customs of their African descent, Karanki and Awa communities.

Very close to Ibarra, in Chachimbiro you have the opportunity to spend some relaxing time alone or with family, enjoying the hot springs that exist there, as well as spas and natural environments for walking. Accommodation and food service available.

En cercanías también encontramos San Antonio de Ibarra, está ubicado 6 km de la capital provincial es reconocida por sus artesanías y esculturas. Rodeado por todo el esplendor de la naturaleza, donde sus campos cubren como una alfombra de colores vivos al majestuoso Imbabura, que con sus 4630 metros sobre el nivel del mar se impone ante el firmamento y acoge en sus faldas a este pueblo lleno de espacios y lugares que provocan recorrerlos y contemplarlos por siempre.

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