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Mest populære attraktioner i Latacunga, Ecuador

1. Quilotoa Lagoon

4.8 (2,336)
LakeNaturlig seværdighedEtablering

Një krater 3 kilometri i thello i 'u turkisi asidikët e gjallezhnt. Zbri e doje e të rija e deë e gjorë dël 'u e thello.

Hurtige fakta: Me diametër rreth 3 kilometri, kjo vrimë vullkanike gjëndet në 3,800 metra altitude në Ande. Ujjet e ngjyra emerald kanë pH rreth 1.5, aciditet dë e dorëë çë asgjë e ndë asjë e vijë.

Højdepunkter: Legjenda thësë dë një vujla të shërukë e kraterë e trëmbellet, e ngjyra turki e ujës e 'u e asidik' e dë e njan de e e shë e dorë e. Aciditeti, çë e as acid baterë me pH 1.5, e gjëndë asgjë të ndë në ujë, e kjo e e dë e ngjyra e shë e e kyera e më e e.

2. Iglesia de San Francisco

4.4 (29)
KirkeSted for tilbedelseAssociation Or OrganizationInteressant stedEtablering

Gdhendje guri vullkanik që ndizet në ar nën dritën e pasdites. Brenda, altarë të praruar, temjan dhe heshtje mes muresh që kanë parë shekuj të tërë.

Hurtige fakta: Guri vullkanik i errët i fasadës shndrit në të artë kur e prek drita e pasdites, një efekt që e shquan atë mes kishave koloniale të Andeve. Dy tërmete të mëdha, në vitet 1698 dhe 1797, rrënuan pjesën më të madhe të qytetit, por altari qendror prej druri të praruar mbijetoi gati i paprekur.

Højdepunkter: Altari kryesor fsheh fytyra të gdhendura llamash e kondorësh, vepër e mjeshtërve indigjenë që i shtuan një prekje të pastër andine stilit barok. Atje, çdo nëntor kurorëzohet figura e Mamës së Zezë gjatë një feste që përzien meshën katolike me ritet e vjetra të vullkanit, plot tym temjani dhe dritë qirirjsh të dridhura.

3. Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores

4.6 (94)
Art MuseumMuseumInteressant stedEtablering

Rrëzët e dhë e dhë e dhë dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë dhë e dhë. Të dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë.

Hurtige fakta: Portik me gur vullkanik rozë, dy kati me ballkone drveni dhe oborr me pus vjetër dhë e dhë e dhë. Tërmeti i 1797 e dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë, dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë dhë e dhë.

Højdepunkter: Porta e dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë, dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë dhë e dhë. Të dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë, dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë e dhë dhë e dhë e dhë.

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Traditionelle søde retter

Allullas

Allullas

These crisp, flaky lard cookies are so beloved in Latacunga that the city throws an entire annual festival in their honor. Master bakers still bake them the traditional way in wood-fired adobe ovens.

Quesadillas

Quesadillas

Unlike Mexican quesadillas, the Latacunga version is a sweet, golden pastry filled with fresh cheese. They are delicately scented with anise, a fragrant gift of the Spanish colonial era.

Higos con queso

Figs are slowly cooked in thick panela syrup and served with slabs of fresh white cheese. It is a cherished Lenten and Easter treat across the Ecuadorian highlands.

Traditionelle salte retter

Chugchucaras

Chugchucaras

This is Latacunga's signature plate, and its Quechua name literally means fat pig. It piles crispy fried pork with hominy, toasted corn, ripe plantain, and potato patties onto one hearty platter.

Llapingachos

Llapingachos

These are golden pan-fried potato patties stuffed with melted cheese. They are usually crowned with a peanut sauce and pickled onion salsa and served alongside chorizo.

Cuy asado

Roast guinea pig is a pre-Hispanic delicacy still served whole at Latacunga's fiestas. It is seasoned with garlic and cumin, roasted on a spit, and enjoyed with potatoes and spicy aji sauce.

Traditionelle drikkevarer

Chicha de jora

Chicha de jora

This ancient Andean drink is made from fermented sprouted corn and often has a creamy, slightly sour taste. In the Latacunga valley it has been brewed for centuries, even before the Incas arrived.

Canelazo

Canelazo

This steaming hot drink blends naranjilla fruit, cinnamon, panela, and a splash of aguardiente. It is the perfect warm-up for chilly nights at Latacunga's colorful markets.

Mistela

A sweet festive drink made by infusing sugarcane alcohol with orchard fruits like peach or blackberry. Families in Latacunga prepare big batches of it for Christmas and New Year celebrations.

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Mest populære dagsture

Cotopaxi National Park

50 km 1h by car or tour van

Home of Cotopaxi volcano, a towering snow-capped peak with hiking and lagoons

Quilotoa Crater Lake

70 km 2h by car or bus

Stunning turquoise lake inside a volcanic crater with a scenic rim trail

Saquisili Market

15 km 30 min by taxi or bus

Thursday street market famous for colorful textiles, crafts, and local food

Quito

89 km 1.5h by bus

Ecuador's capital with a UNESCO-listed colonial old town and cable car

Banos de Agua Santa

105 km 2h by bus

Adventure town with waterfalls, hot springs, and canyon activities

Kommentarer (5)

E
Esi A.

Really liked the low key pace here after Quito. Only gripe, it got freezing after sunset and my hostel had no heater. Bring layers.

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S
Sakura H.

Go to Cotopaxi on a weekday morning. I went Sunday and the buses were packed with day trippers. Also bring USD, the ATMs here charge a lot.

5
Y
Ying R.

Skip the tourist lunch spots near Parque Vicente Leon. Walk 3 blocks south on Calle Quijada, locals eat there for half the price and double the portion.

9
K
Kenta T.

Ehh, it's fine for a night if you're headed to Cotopaxi. Town itself is pretty sleepy, a lot of shops shut by 8pm. Glad I didn't book 3 nights.

5
L
Luz G.

Cotopaxi looming over town every morning, never got old. Streets felt safe even at night, food was hearty and cheap. Wish I'd had one more day.

4

Sådan kommer du dertil

Togstationer

Latacunga Railway Station

Limited historic Quito to Riobamba corridor service

From Quito airport take a taxi to the Quitumbe bus terminal, then a 1.5 hour bus to Latacunga; buses leave frequently.

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Populære shoppingstederMercado_El_Salto, Mercado_Cerrado, Centro_Comercial_El_Mall
Populære nattelivsstederBars_near_Parque_Vicente_Leon, Calle_Quito_discos, Centro_barrios
Populære afslappede restauranterHornado_El_Salto, Llocila_stalls, Chugchucara_stands
Populære fine restauranterHotel_Lasso_dining, Restaurante_Metropolitano, Hacienda_restaurants
Populære kaffebarerCafe_La_Chorrera, La_Vinetta_Cafe
Postevand sikkert at drikkeNej
Digitalt nomadevisumNej
Bedste taxi-appUber, Cabify, Soy_Conductor
Taxi pris / km$0.6
Turister / år150000
Befolkning200000
Mobil internet hastighed25 Mbps
Arbejdsløshedsprocent5 %
Fattigdomsprocent33 %
Gennemsnitlig indkomst / måned$380
Gennemsnitlige leveomkostninger / måned$700
Hotelpris / nat fra$25
Ølpris fra$1.5
Kaffepris fra$1.5
Street food pris fra$1.5
Restaurantmåltid pris fra$5
Lokal valutaUS Dollar (USD)
StiktyperA, B
ReligionerRoman_Catholic, Evangelical_Christian
Talte sprogSpanish, Kichwa_(Quechua)
Etniske grupperMestizo, Indigenous_Kichwa
Politisk orienteringcenter-left
Befolkningstæthed350 /km²
Geografisk område1370 km²
Mulige naturkatastroferVolcanic_eruptions, Earthquakes, Landslides, Floods
Farlige dyrVenomous_snakes, Spiders, Scorpions
Populære steder til en gåturParque_Vicente_Leon, Calle_Quito, Malecon_del_rio_Yanacocha
Populær offentlig transportCity_buses, Interprovincial_buses, Taxis
FlyselskaberLatam, Avianca, American_Airlines, Copa
Anbefalede vaccinationerHepatitis_A, Hepatitis_B, Typhoid, Tetanus
ArkitekturtypeColonial, Baroque, Republican
Gennemsnitligt ølforbrug pr. person / år35 l
Gennemsnitligt vinforbrug pr. person / år2 l
DrikkepengekulturNot expected. Round up or leave 5-10% in nicer restaurants. Service charge is not usually added.
Coworking / dag$8
Airbnb / måned$700
1-værelses leje / måned$280
Fitness / måned$20
Dagligt budget (backpacker)$25
Dagligt budget (mellemklasse)$50

Oversigt for Latacunga, Ecuador

Engelsk færdighedDårlig
TrafiksikkerhedGennemsnitlig
Venlig over for udlændingeGennemsnitlig
YtringsfrihedGennemsnitlig
Offentlig transportGennemsnitlig
SundhedsplejeGennemsnitlig
UddannelseDårlig
Strømnet pålidelighedGennemsnitlig
Sikkerhed mod voldelig kriminalitetGennemsnitlig
GåvenlighedGennemsnitlig
NattelivGennemsnitlig
MadsceneGennemsnitlig
LGBTQ+ venligDårlig
Startup-sceneDårlig
StøjniveauGennemsnitlig
RenlighedGennemsnitlig
Adgang til naturGod
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