MAPA TURISTICO

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Popular celebrations

¨ January 17, Cantonización Quijos

¨ February 12, parochialization of Cuyuja

¨ March 10, parochialization Cosanga

¨ May 14, Spanish Foundation Baeza

¨ May 24, parochialization Borja

¨ September 18, parochialization Sumaco

¨ 20 to 30 November Fiestas de Santa Catalina

¨ November 21 Feast of the Virgin of El Quinche in various parishes of the canton.

¨ Besides the carnival in Baeza and Borja are acudidos by visitors from around the country.

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Typical food

Trout: This gastronomic attraction is found in all restaurants in Quijos. Trout is the special dish of this sector, it has varied preparations according to the tastes and demands of the customer.

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Flora and Fauna

Flora

Sigse(Cortadaria sp), romerillo (Hypericum laricifolium), arrayan (Eugenia sp.),paja de páramo (Stipaichu),sixis, achupalla (Puya llamata),pumamaqui (Oreopanax), pega pega (Tristerix longebra), guarumo Cecropia sp.), almohadillas (Llipochaeris sp.), sungo (Saturejanubigena), suro (Arundo donax), aliso (Alnus jorullensis), mora (Rubusglaucus), ashpa chocho (Lupinus tricolor) , chuquiragua (Chuquiraguansignis), yagual (Polylepis incana), Licopodio (Licopodium crassum),genciana (Genciana p), arquitecta (Calcitium reflaxion), Valeriana (microplilia), palma real (Inesa colenda),and others.

Fauna

Puma (Felisconcolor), tigrillo (Felis pardalis), raposa (Didelphis azarae), ciervoenano (Pudu mephistopheles), danta (Tapirus pinchaque), ardilla(Sciurus granatensis), oso de anteojos (Tremarctos ornatus), conejo(Silvilagus brasiliensis), ratones de campo (Phitlotis sp.), lobo (Ducicyonculpaeus), puerco espín (Coendou bicolor), sapos (Atelopus sp.),cervicabra (Mazama Rufina), caracoles (Gasterophodos), venado(Odocoilus virginianus), guanta (cuniculus paca). En cuanto a aves:cóndor (Vulture gryphus), patos de torrentes (Mergameta armata), mirlo(Turdus fruscater), gavilán (Accipiter bicolor), colibrís (Oreotrochilus sp.),gorriones (Zonothichia capensis), Harpia (Harpya harpya), palomas(Columba sp.), pato silvestre (Cairina moschata), pato de páramo (Anaflavirrostris), halcón (Herpetotheres sp.), curiquingue (Phalcoboenuscarunculatus), pilco (Pharomachrus antisianus), pájaro albañil(Campephilus sp), torcaza (Columba fasciata), gallo de peña (Rupicoperiviana) ,tangara paraíso (Tangara chilensis) and others.

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Estación Biológica Yanayacu

In the reserve there is a great diversity of flora  and fauna of the area itself, within the site there is a butterfly,made projects of birds, beetles, insects and plants. They have five cabins for lodging.

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Las Caucheras

It is in the parish of Cosanga, 25 minutes from Baeza.This place allows direct contact with nature is the perfect place for ornithologists, botanists and conservationists, as the sector offers opportunities to appreciate the biological diversity of the cloud forest.

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Río Quijos

The Quijos River is located in the canton of the same name, born in the eastern failures Antisana volcano, the importance of this river for kayaking and rafting is so high internationally for its categorization that developed 4+ Cup Amazon in one occasion and a world championship in  October 2005.

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Waterfalls Nature Trail II and III Machángara

The Nature Trail has 1900 m. through the forest; This allows access to the two waterfalls Machángara  River, part of the road  is a  horseshoe; the same that was restored, as it was used by the first inhabitants of the county. It has triple cascade waterfall and comprises a height of  about 16 m. 4 m. wide ford that is formed is small.The waterfalls are surrounded by great diversity of flora and fauna, typical of the area.

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Mirador de Condijua

This viewpoint is located in the town of Baeza, a distance of 4 kilometers to the south. It starts from the old neighborhood Baeza walk for 2 hours or four wheel drive vehicle in 15 minutes by road after passing the cemetery and cross the river Machángara through a metal bridge and wood.

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Baeza Colonial

The oldest square in Baeza, witnessed multiple sporting events, social, civic, cultural, it was remodeled and converted into attraction park and recreational complex. Visitors fun at their basketball courts, and índorfútbol volleyball also in green spaces surrounded by fresh air and tranquility Amazon.

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Arte Galeria “Los Troncos”

Preparation and presentation of made-up waste trees Oswaldo Brito autonomous craftsman furniture. It is located in the neighborhood Guagrayacu before the police checkpoint, arriving from Quito.

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Bosque Protector Guango

The many paths through the property provide a lot of avifuana. There are many feeders around the facility that constantly attract a variety of species of hummingbirds and flower piercers both.

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