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لاتاکونگا، اکوادور
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thumb|Monument to Vicente León on the main square of Latacunga Latacunga (; Quechua: Latakunga) is a plateau city of Ecuador, capital of the Cotopaxi Province, south of Quito, near the confluence of the Alaquez and Cutuchi rivers to form the Patate, the headstream of the Pastaza. At the time of census 2022 Latacunga had a population of 77,267 largely mestizo and indigenous.
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Latacunga is a city in Ecuador, serving as the capital of both Cotopaxi Province and Latacunga Canton. Its official name is San Vicente Mártir de Latacunga, and it was established on October 27, 1584. The city is situated near the Patate River at an elevation of 2,770 meters above sea level. Residents are referred to as Latacungueño/a, and the local dialing code is 593 3.
The city has a population of 77,267 according to one source, while another lists the population as 205,624. It holds a Human Development Index of 0.774. The patron saint of Latacunga is the Virgin of Mercy. The head of government holds the office of mayor.
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Place details
- Locality
- Latacunga
- Region
- Cotopaxi
- Country
- Ecuador
- Population
- 205,624
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
via OpenStreetMap · GeoNames
Key facts
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- Latacunga
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- San Vicente Mártir de Latacunga
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- City
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- City
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- Mashca City (Ciudad Mashca)
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- Ecuador
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- Latacunga's location in Ecuador
- Settlement.pushpin_label_position
- top
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- BanderaLatacunga.svg
- Settlement.image_skyline
- Collage Latacunga.png
- Settlement.image_caption
- From top, left to right: Central Park Vicente León, Saint Joseph Cathedral, City hall of Latacunga, the House of the Marquises, Chile Square, Vicente León High School, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Cotopaxi Technical University and Salcedo Street.
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
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- Province
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- Canton
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- Latacunga
- Settlement.established_title
- Founded
- Settlement.established_date
- April 12, 1557
- Settlement.founder
- Antonio de Clavijo
via Wikipedia infobox
Travel guide
Get around
Latacunga center is a small and it is an easy 10-minute walk to the bus terminal. The center is compact and best explored on foot.
Do
Ideally located near the Cotopaxi, Latacunga allows the organization of mountaineering. Most of the agencies to organized guided climbs are on Guayaquil street. They offer tours to Chimborazo and Quilotoa as well. In addition, the prices for expeditions are cheaper compared to the one organized from Quito.
Buy
You may find almost anything as long as it’s made of plastic, including warm clothes for trekking. However don’t expect to find other outdoor stuff: shoes are mostly expensive fakes ($50-90), there are no walking sticks (unless you go to The Mall, apparently).
Eat
The most famous and unhealthy dish from Latacunga is call the Chugchucaras is made of deep fried pork, boiled hominy, potatoes, fried plantains, sweet empanadas, popcorn, and pork rinds. It is accompanied by aji, a spicy sauce made with hot peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and onions. If you are hungry you can order one for yourself but it can be easily shared. Most of the restaurant which served the Chugchucaras are located on Quijando y Ordoñez street. You may also easily find cebichochos (vegetarian chick peas ceviche) on the street.
Go next
Zumbahua and Lake Quilotoa Cotopaxi Baños
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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