Loja, Ecuador · South America
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Vilcabamba is a town located in Loja, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Vilcabamba 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 Vilcabamba to your route.
Vilcabamba is a village in the southern region of Ecuador, in Loja Province, about 45 km (28 mi) south of the city of Loja. The name ‘Vilcabamba’ apparently derives from the Quichua ‘huilco pamba’. Huilco denotes the sacred trees, Anadenanthera colubrina, that grow in the region; pamba (cognate with pampa) meansRead more
‘plain’.The area has been referred to as the ‘Playground of the Inca’, which refers to its historic use as a retreat for Incan royalty. The valley is overlooked by a mountain called Mandango, the Sleeping Inca, which is said to protect the area from earthquakes and other natural disasters.
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Vilcabamba is located in Loja, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -4.2608 latitude, -79.2227 longitude.
Vilcabamba has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Ecuador.
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