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A UNESCO colonial city in the Ecuadorian highlands known for its domed cathedral, Panama hat workshops, and flower-filled plazas along the Tomebamba River.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Azuay, Ecuador · South America
Gualaceo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from La Unión, 50km from Cajas National Park.
Gualaceo is a town located in Azuay, Ecuador. With a population of 17,122, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Gualaceo sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gualaceo to your route.
Gualaceo, nicknamed “El Jardin del Azuay” (The Garden of Azuay), is a city in the Azuay Province of Ecuador and the capital of the eponymous Gualaceo Canton. It is located 35 km east from the city of Cuenca and is one of the biggest cities in Azuay.
Gualaceo is located in the Sierra Region of Ecuador, nestled in theRead more
Santa Bárbara valley in the Hoya de Paute, at an altitude of 2,330 meters above sea level. and an Andean valley climate of 17 degrees average. It is crossed by four rivers that are part of the Santiago hydrographic demarcation: San Francisco, Santa Bárbara, Guaymincay and San José. It is nicknamed "Jardín del Azuay" for its natural landscapes and the diversity of flora.
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Gualaceo is located in Azuay, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -2.8942 latitude, -78.7791 longitude.
Gualaceo has a population of approximately 17,122 people, making it a town in Ecuador.
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landmark
A UNESCO colonial city in the Ecuadorian highlands known for its domed cathedral, Panama hat workshops, and flower-filled plazas along the Tomebamba River.
25 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
Ecuador's most important Inca archaeological site featuring the Temple of the Sun, a perfectly fitted stone structure built without mortar.
40 km · about 45 min drive
national park
A hauntingly beautiful highland park near Cuenca with over 200 glacial lakes, páramo grasslands, and quinoa trees at 4,000 meters.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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