Pichincha

Pichincha is known for it's capital, Quito. Many tourists either arrive or leave from Quito. The province has a lot of diversity. The high Andes and the beautiful cloud forest makes this a province you don't want to miss.

Facts and figures

Borders:
In the north Pichincha borders to Imbabura, south to Cotopaxi and Los Rios, west to Manabi and Esmeraldas and east to Napo and Sucumbios

Population:
2,466,245

Altitude:
Quito is located on 2850 meters.

Capital:
Quito


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Flights to Ecuador

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Las Tolas
Las Tolas is a classic self sustaining cloudforest community that exists entirely in the presence of the community members. The village itself has just one cobble main road through the centre, enclosed by the beautifully crafted houses on either side....
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Quito
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in...
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Mindo
Mindo is a great place to visit for many reasons. The nature is the greatest attraction for most tourists. The enormous biodiversity is known all over the world. The area around the town has the highest diversity of birdspecies in...
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Puerto Quito
Only 3-4 hours drive from Quito, Puerto Quito provides a wonderful chance to visit the spectacular but tragically depleting Valle do Chocó, one of the world´s most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Passing La Mitad Del Mundo you head west, leaving the...
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Cayambe
Cayambe is considered to be the cheese capital of Ecuador. If you are looking for a tasty piece of cheese (in Ecuador this is hard to find), Cayambe is a great place to go. As soon as you get into...
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Chiguilpe
The name of nearby Santo Domingo de los Colorados is a reference to the Tsachila people who paint their bodies and smear their cropped hair with a red paste made from achiote fruit. The Tsachila nation is comprised of 8...
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San Miguel de los Bancos
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