Wednesday, June 4, 2008

AMBATO "land of flowers and fruits"







Ambato, is a nice town to amble around surrounded by gorgeous mountain ranges all reachable for hiking and walking. Located some 138 km south of Quito, is the capital of the province of Tungurahua, well known for its leather industry, Carnival festivities (In February) and massive fruit markets.

Most hotels & restaurants are close to the center as are one or two parks well sheltered with fauna, flowers and fountains though traffic congestion is heavy on weekdays.The nicest suburbs in Ambato are Miraflores and Atocha, which you may access by bus or taxi. The statue of the famous writer Juan Montalvo, is located in Parque Montalvo right in front of the modern Cathedral, the actual burial site is in a parallel street. Quinta de Juan Leon Mera, an old mansion with beautiful gardens in the Atocha suburb on Ave. Los Capulies, is worth visiting (Open 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00). Another area for nature historians or interested parties is the Botany, ethnographic collections, stuffed birds and other animals at the Museo de Ciencias Naturales Héctor Vásquez.


The trip of Cuenca to Ambato is 7 hours and has a value of $ 7
I recommend visiting this city full of charm and tranquility.

2 comments:

Tania Avila de Suárez said...

Hi, I met Ambato twelve years ago, but I didn't know it history. It's good you choose a City of Ecuador for you article because in our country are the best citys of World.

jhois said...

Hi Friend...
I do not know Ambato but I think that this city is very but very beautiful.
Wish to visit this city at Canaval festivities so that I could read your article in this city is very charming tourist sites.
And of course that is not far behind those beautiful flowers and delicious fruit.