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MalenaN Says: The Casa de la Cultura in Latacunga is built over the old Jesuit watermill Molinos de Monserrat and part of the mill is incorporated in the new building. In Casa de la Cultura an Ethnographic Museum is housed and I came here to see those exhibitions. When I arrived the staff...
Mirador de la Virgen del Calvario
MalenaN Says: About 500-600 metres east of Parque Vicente León ther is a lookout from the statue of the Virgen, from where you have a nice view over the city and also some mountain peaks if it is clear.A girl went to get the key when she heard I wanted to climb the stairs up the tower....
MalenaN Says: El Copihue Rojo is mentioned in my guide book as a local recommendation, so that is where I went to have lunch on my first day in Latacunga. First I didn’t find the entrance as it is through a passage and small courtyard. Away from the street makes it a quiet place. I asked...
MalenaN Says: Cevicheria El Sol de MantaI passed by El Sol de Manta at lunchtime on a Sunday and it was very busy. As it seemed to be a popular restaurant I thought they must have good food. A table just became available so I went inside. I ordered a shrimp and fish ceviche, avocado and a...
MalenaN Says: The last day in Latacunga I wanted to eat dinner before it got dark, and not too far from the hostel. I found Llermat, a fast-food restaurant advertising they have the best chicken in Latacunga. I ordered Pollo a la Plancha and a Sprite to drink. Maybe not the best chicken,...
MalenaN Says: Chifa is the word for Chinese restaurants in Ecuador. I ate once at Chifa Dragon while in Latacunga and I ordered Lomita a la Plancha and an orange juice. I got a very big portion with a mix of meat, fried potatoes and vegetables (but the vegetables were almost only onion)....
MalenaN Says: I hadn’t seen many places around the hostel for eating and didn’t want to go too far for an early dinner. In my guidebook I saw that Hotel Rodelu with the Restaurant and Cafeteria Rodelu was only a block away. The restaurant was closed when I visited, but the cafeteria was...
MalenaN Says: Nice Cream is an ice cream café on the corner of Guayáquil and Oreland (there is another one nearby on Orellana). I bought one of the smallest ice creams, a Choco-nice, for $1.25 (July 2011). There is a big variety of bigger ice creams and milkshakes. I took my ice cream and...
richiecdisc Says: Though we only visited La Mama Negra late in the morning it was obvious that it was more of a nightlife sort of restaurant. The color scheme and fanciness of the place seemed a bit out of place during the daylight hours. There were many floors including an outdoor rooftop...
MalenaN Says: Posada de Tigua is situated 800 metres down from the main road, so after breakfast, when it was time to leave, I took my bag and started to walk up to the road. About halfway, when I passed a house, two angrily barking dogs came running after me. I took up a stone and threw...
MalenaN Says: On Saturdays the bus from Latacunga to Isinliví leaves at 11am, other days it leaves at 13. The bus leaves from the bus terminal in Latacunga, except on Thursdays when it leaves from Saquisilli. One of the guys from Hostal Tiana was going to Isinliví with fruits and...
MalenaN Says: There is a big supermarket on Amazonas (between Guayaquil and Salcedo) where you can buy basically everything. I came here several times while in Latacunga, but when I was going to buy supplies for the Cotopaxi climb I couldn’t find energy bars or a good mix of nuts that I...
Mercado Central: pick your fruits wisely
richiecdisc Says: Latacunga's market is one of Ecuador's most authentic. In fact, there are few tourists shopping here. It's colorful and blessed with a nice setting amongst the provinces stunning mountains. It's a place where locals come to buy their necessities as well as have something to...
malianrob Says: Looks like this year it will be on November 9th. You can also find this info at Latacunga.gov.ec. Mama Negra Fiestas take place twice yearly. The larger and more colorful celebration is in November. The dates change from year to year- sometimes coinciding with Latacunga's...
richiecdisc Says: Latacunga is not known throughout Ecuador just for chugchucaras but actually most for La Mama Negra Fiesta. It takes place twice a year and is a mixture of indigenous, Spanish, and African influences. Its origin is to celebrate the Virgen de la Merced (Virgin of Mercy) for...
richiecdisc Says: While it is true that you can eat quite inexpensively in Ecuador there is a limit as to what is truly edible. It seems you have to pay at least $1.50 to get something truly decent to eat even though you can find meals for less. What you'll find is the meat quality is so poor...
MalenaN Says: There are several tour operators in Latacunga offering tours to Cotopaxi, both daytrips and climbing tours. Before coming to Latacunga I had heard that it was necessary with experience to climb Cotopaxi, but I had also heard from someone that it was not necessary, so I hoped...
richiecdisc Says: Just about everything in Latacunga is off the beaten path once you walk outside a four block radius. We passed a school that seemed entirely serene until the girls were let out at which point the streets surrounding it were full of their laughter and chatter. Another...
richiecdisc Says: I was a bit shocked to see an art nouveau building with quite an ornate interior but decided to make the splurge. The inside was even more impressive once inside and the service in the form of the owner’s very young son charming and surprisingly professional. In fact, I’d...
sometimes just the food is enough
richiecdisc Says: I'll admit I came to Latacunga mostly to try the local dishes but I was surprised at some of the colonial architecture that survived Cotopaxi's wrath. It was a lot more charming than I expected and the people were totally unaware of your presence, something nice to be able...
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You will never see such a scenery twice in your all life !!! So, enjoy it !!! Vous ne verrez jamais cette scene deux fois ! Alors, profitez-en bien !!!
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Latacunga: You Can Taste the Authenticity
On first glance, Latacunga is a mere transport hub in the Andean plateau of Ecuador south of Quito. Its close proximity to the lumbering volcano Cotopaxi ensures a steady flow of transients. Most...
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ECUADOR 2005 >> ... +| Part of SA 2005 |+ ... For more details of my ECUADOR Travelogue (SA 2005), please visit : 07) CROSSING ECUADOR LINE ( .. Otavalo .. Quito .. Latacunga .. Banos...
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What a nice place !!! Que c'est sympa ici !
Go to Latacunga because : 1. the city is very nice and not expensive 2. the landscapes around are wonderful 3. the big market is very impressive 4. there are good tours to do : and, by yourself, you...
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This little town has been destroyed three times by volcanic eruptions in the past 200 years.
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