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MODERATEJan11°15d rain
MODERATEFeb11°14d rain
MODERATEMar11°16d rain
BUSYApr12°17d rain
MODERATEMay12°15d rain
BUSYJun11°10d rainBEST
BUSYJul11°7d rainBEST
VERY BUSYAug11°6d rainBEST
BUSYSep11°8d rainBEST
MODERATEOct11°14d rain
NOT BUSYNov11°15d rain
BUSYDec11°15d rainBEST

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Atracciones más populares en Latacunga, Ecuador

1. Quilotoa Lagoon

4.8 (2,336)
LakeElemento naturalEstablecimiento

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.

Datos rápidos: 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.

Destacados: 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)
IglesiaLugar de cultoAssociation Or OrganizationPunto de interésEstablecimiento

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.

Datos rápidos: 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.

Destacados: 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 MuseumMuseoPunto de interésEstablecimiento

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.

Datos rápidos: 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.

Destacados: 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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Platos dulces tradicionales

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.

Platos salados tradicionales

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.

Bebidas tradicionales

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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Excursiones de un día más populares

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

Comentarios (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.

7
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.

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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

Cómo llegar

Estaciones de tren

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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Información útil para Latacunga, Ecuador

Lugares populares para comprasMercado_El_Salto, Mercado_Cerrado, Centro_Comercial_El_Mall
Lugares populares para la vida nocturnaBars_near_Parque_Vicente_Leon, Calle_Quito_discos, Centro_barrios
Restaurantes casuales popularesHornado_El_Salto, Llocila_stalls, Chugchucara_stands
Restaurantes elegantes popularesHotel_Lasso_dining, Restaurante_Metropolitano, Hacienda_restaurants
Cafeterías popularesCafe_La_Chorrera, La_Vinetta_Cafe
Agua del grifo potableNo
Visa para nómadas digitalesNo
Mejor app de taxiUber, Cabify, Soy_Conductor
Precio taxi / km$0.6
Turistas / año150000
Población200000
Velocidad de internet móvil25 Mbps
Porcentaje de desempleo5 %
Porcentaje de pobreza33 %
Ingreso promedio / mes$380
Costo promedio de vida / mes$700
Precio hotel / noche desde$25
Precio cerveza desde$1.5
Precio café desde$1.5
Precio comida callejera desde$1.5
Precio comida en restaurante desde$5
Moneda localUS Dollar (USD)
Tipos de enchufes disponiblesA, B
ReligionesRoman_Catholic, Evangelical_Christian
Idiomas habladosSpanish, Kichwa_(Quechua)
Grupos étnicosMestizo, Indigenous_Kichwa
Orientación políticacenter-left
Densidad poblacional350 /km²
Área geográfica1370 km²
Desastres naturales posiblesVolcanic_eruptions, Earthquakes, Landslides, Floods
Animales peligrososVenomous_snakes, Spiders, Scorpions
Lugares populares para pasearParque_Vicente_Leon, Calle_Quito, Malecon_del_rio_Yanacocha
Transportes públicos popularesCity_buses, Interprovincial_buses, Taxis
Aerolíneas popularesLatam, Avianca, American_Airlines, Copa
Vacunas recomendadasHepatitis_A, Hepatitis_B, Typhoid, Tetanus
Tipo de arquitecturaColonial, Baroque, Republican
Consumo anual de cerveza por persona / litros35 l
Consumo anual de vino por persona / litros2 l
Cultura de propinasNot expected. Round up or leave 5-10% in nicer restaurants. Service charge is not usually added.
Coworking / día$8
Airbnb / mes$700
Alquiler 1 hab / mes$280
Gimnasio / mes$20
Presupuesto diario (mochilero)$25
Presupuesto diario (gama media)$50

Resumen de Latacunga, Ecuador

Dominio del inglésMalo
Seguridad vialPromedio
Amigable con extranjerosPromedio
Libertad de expresiónPromedio
Transporte públicoPromedio
Atención médicaPromedio
Calidad educativaMalo
Confiabilidad de la red eléctricaPromedio
Seguridad ante crímenes violentosPromedio
CaminabilidadPromedio
Vida nocturnaPromedio
Escena gastronómicaPromedio
Amigable con LGBTQ+Malo
Escena startupMalo
Nivel de ruidoPromedio
LimpiezaPromedio
Acceso a la naturalezaBueno
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