Azogues
is the administrative
capital of
the province
of Canar.
Located 31km
north of Cuenca,
this large
city is famous
for the Panama
hat industry.
Hats are mainly
produced for
export.
Places
to visit
On
the hill of
the city is
the church
'San Francisco
de la Virgen
de las Nubes'.
Below the
church, chickens
and other
small animals
are sold.
Beside the
church and
off the main
plaza there's
a small handicraft
shop run by
nuns who sell
local embroidery,
knitting,
etc. Around
the plaza
the older
buildings
still preserve
their beautiful
colonial painted
ceilings and
styles.
Yanayacu
Spa
Set in the
beautiful
surroundings
of the rural
Andean highlands,
the Yanayacu
Spa is an
ideal spot
for relaxation
and recreation.
The spa is
located 126
km from Azogues.
Culebrillas
Lake
With its resident
wild duck
colony, Culebrillas
Lake is perfect
for those
into hunting
and fishing.
It's 75km
from Azogues.
Last
updated 7th
July 2006
