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Centro Histórico de Quito Saturday 22 February 2025
Sangolquí city Ecuador
Land of the corn of that known as Chillo, of excellent quality, from whence derives the name of the valley "of the Chillos". Area of great productivity, reason to be known as the "Barn of Quito", fame that goes back to pre-inca times because it is considered that sangolquí derives from Quichuas words that mean "land of the delicacy of gods", so he knew the chieftain Lord of those lands.
Despite the fact that in San Juan Bautista de Sangolqui the urban deatoll is the day to day, he has been able to preserve with pride his customs: historical Haciendas Keep Reminiscences of the past, the Sunday fair not lost its autochthonous dye, characteristic that attracts the visitor; The joy and folklore of its festivals, which highlights that of maize in September, where the "Paseo del Chagra" and the carnival with its note of Joy are held; As well as the most characteristic dish: the Hornado.
From Quito to approximately 55 min on the AV libertador Simón Bolívar and Autopista Gral. Rumiñahui.
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