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  AMBATO - LoveToKnow Article on AMBATO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The cochineal insect is found on the cactus which grows in abundance in the vicinity, and the town is known throughout Ecuador for its manufacture of boots and shoes, and for a cordage made from cabuya, the fibre of the agave plant.
Ambato was destroyed by an eruption of Cotopaxi in 1608, and has been badly damaged two or three times by earthquakes.
AMBATO is also the name of a range of mountains in northern Argentina, being a spur of the Sierra de Aconquija crossing the province of Catamarca from north to south.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AM/AMBATO.htm   (203 words)

  
 Ambato -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
San Juan de Ambato is a city in the centre of (A republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes) Ecuador near the Ambato River.
Ambato is also where, on November 12, 1821, (Click link for more info and facts about Antonio José de Sucre) Antonio José de Sucre achieved a major victory over the Spanish Royalist Army during the war for independence.
Ambato is the gateway to Banos, a beautiful city that leads into the forests of the upper (Click link for more info and facts about Amazon basin) Amazon basin.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/am/ambato.htm   (346 words)

  
 Ambato - What's New - Ecuador
Ambato is the capital of the province of Tungurahua, and is located on the Ambato river, in the center of Ecuador.
The settlement of Ambato was destroyed by an earthquake in 1698, and the handful of survivors founded a new city by the same name in its present location after a battle with the native Quisapinchas.
Ambato became an official Villa in 1759 by a decree issued by the king of Spain.
www.enjoyecuador.net /english/what-new/banos-ambato.shtml   (846 words)

  
 Ambato   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ambato is a city is in the center of the Ecuador, capital of Tungurahua Province, on the Ambato River.
A leading commercial and transportation center and a mountain resort, the city is in a fertile region near the northern foot of the volcano Chimborazo.
Ambato has been damaged frequently by earthquakes, like the one of 1949 that left the city completely destroyed reason why today there is little evidence of the colonial era.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/am/Ambato.htm   (99 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Ambato
San Juan de Ambato is a city in the centre of Ecuador near the Ambato River.
Landmarks include the mausoleum of Juan Montalvo, the estate of Juan León Mera, and the white Ambato Cathedral.
Ambato is also where, on November 12, 1821, Antonio José de Sucre achieved a major victory over the Spanish Royalist Army during the war for independence.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ambato   (379 words)

  
 Ambato Ecuador
This city is in the center of the Ecuador, capital of Tungurahua Province, on the Ambato River.
Ambato is known for the production of peaches, apples, grapes, pears, oranges, and strawberries.
Ambato is a good place to buy Salasaca Amerindian tapestries and other handicrafts (Monday is the main market day, with smaller ones on Wednesday and Friday).
in-quito.com /near-cities-quito-ecuador/quito-near-cities-ambato.htm   (468 words)

  
 Ecuador Travel Pictures
Ambato is one of the largest cities in the Central Highlands, and it is the center of government and commerce for the region.
We arrived in Ambato at 2 in the afternoon, and got dropped off at the Parque Juan Montalvo, in the quiet Western part of the city.
The center of commerce in Ambato ceters around the large Parque 12 de Noviembre, and this area also bosts the most hotels in town.
www.travelsinparadise.com /ecuador/ambato_1.html   (579 words)

  
 Tungurahua Ecuador - Ministry of Tourism - Ecuador
Ambato, the provincial capital of Tungurahua, is most well known for its Carnival celebrations during which bullfights and parades turn the city into the nation’s most festive city towards the end of February.
Ambato is also well known for its abundant production of artisan products, especially leather goods.
Places of interest in Ambato are the Juan Montalvo and Colegio Bolívar museums where collections of archeological artifacts and scientific displays await the visitor.
www.vivecuador.com /html2/eng/tungurahua_en.htm   (604 words)

  
 AMBATO-TUNGURAHUA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ambato is the capital of Tungurahua Province, the city is the fourth largest in Ecuador, after Guayaquil, Quito and Cuenca.
The Ambato River flows through a gorge to the west of the town center.
A paved road leads out of Ambato to the east, past Volcan Tungurahua and down into the Oriente, forming one of the main east-west links between jungle and Sierra.
members.aol.com /JNShannon/Ambato.html   (511 words)

  
 Ambato Travel Guide Ambato Ecuador
Ambato, is a nice town to amble around surrounded by gorgeous mountain ranges all reachable for hiking and walking.
The nicest suburbs in Ambato are Miraflores and Atocha, which you may access by bus or taxi.
Ambato apart from its excellent bread and cakes is known as the "City of Flowers and fruits".
www.thebestofecuador.com /ambato.htm   (1483 words)

  
 Ambato, Ecuador, Pictures
Ambato, city in central Ecuador, capital of Tungurahua Province, on the Ambato River.
Called the Garden City of Ecuador, Ambato is known for the production of peaches, apples, grapes, pears, oranges, and strawberries.
This park in Guayaquil is located where about 300 years ago during colonial times was the center of the city.
www.greatestcities.com /South_America/Ecuador/Ambato_city.html   (226 words)

  
 Ecuador: Torture and "disappearance" of Elías Elint López and Luis Alberto Shinin Laso - Amnesty International   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In addition, the organization is concerned that the case of the police officers involved is being heard before a police court.
A week later, after Luis Shinin was released on 14 November 2000, whilst he was waiting for a bus, he was reportedly abducted by unidentified gunmen in a car and taken to the outskirts of Ambato, where he was shot and thrown over a cliff.
Luis Shinin reportedly told the hospital's workers that those responsible for his injuries were police officers of Ambato who acted in retaliation because ''he had information'' on the ''disappearance'' of Elías López.
web.amnesty.org /ai.nsf/Recent/AMR280082001!Open   (1772 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Ambato, South America (South American Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
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A major commercial and transportation center, Ambato is noted for the variety of fruit grown in its outskirts and is called the "Garden of Ecuador." Sugarcane, grains, and cotton are also raised, and hides are processed.
Picturesque Ambato is a favorite resort of the rich.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/Ambato.html   (197 words)

  
 Ambato, The City of three Juanes & Galapagos cruises, Ambato Ecuador
Ambato, The City of three Juanes and Galapagos cruises, Ambato Ecuador
Ambato has been damaged frequently by earthquakes, like the one of 1949 that left the city completely destroyed
Ambato is known for the production of peaches,
cruisesingalapagos.com /ecuador/ambato.htm   (225 words)

  
 The Winchester Star-Omps, Entourage Depart for Winchester’s Sister City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
They’re almost ready to leave Thursday for Ambato, ready to share ideas, see the country, and have a bit of fun.
The week-long trip is Nancy Omps’ first to Ambato — her husband and son, Justin, 22, journeyed there in 1998.
Specifically, he said Ambato does not have an adequate water and sewer system, and he would like to talk with officials about Winchester’s system.
www.winchesterstar.com /TheWinchesterStar/000302/Area_sister.asp   (497 words)

  
 Ecuador - Amazon jungle lodge Bataburo - KEM PERY.
Afterwards on way over Zumbahua to Ambato, visit of the little museum of Tiga with its colourful naive paintings on sheep skin.
After breakfast depart to the small town of Baños de Ambato, also called the gateway to the Orient.
Return journey to Baños and visit to the famous thermal baths and the small town with its attractive outdoor cafés and bars.
www.kempery.com /shorttrips/qui_ba_coast.htm   (598 words)

  
 Ecuador - Hotels in Chimborazo, Tungurahua, Bolivar, Cotopaxi
Hacienda Manteles has been constructed so that you can enjoy of the greatness and beauty of the Andes.
It's strategic location allows the visit to towns like Ambato, Riobamba, Baños and the town of the Salasacas Indians with going long distances.
Ambato hotel is the best option to visit the Tungurahua province.
www.turisvision.com /tours/hotels/cotopaxi.htm   (748 words)

  
 Peace Corps Online | 1962: diane claerbout served in ecuador in Latacunga, ambato beginning in 1962
1962: diane claerbout served in ecuador in Latacunga, ambato beginning in 1962
City (or cities) you served in: Latacunga, ambato
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 KRT Photos: Dr. Henry Vasconez uses a window to examine x-rays at a clinic in Ambato, Ecuador, in February 2004. ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
KRT Photos: Dr. Henry Vasconez uses a window to examine x-rays at a clinic in Ambato, Ecuador, in February 2004.
Vasconez, a plastic surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky, leads a contingent of doctors to his native cou@ HighBeam Research
uses a window to examine x-rays at a clinic in Ambato, Ecuador,
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 Peace Corps Online | 1981: John Preissing served in Ecuador in El Rosal and Ambato beginning in 1981
1981: John Preissing served in Ecuador in El Rosal and Ambato beginning in 1981
Peace Corps Online: Directory: Ecuador: Directory of Ecuador RPCVs: 1981: John Preissing served in Ecuador in El Rosal and Ambato beginning in 1981
Cities you served in: El Rosal and Ambato
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 Hotels in Ambato,Cheap Hotel Accomodation
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 Hotel Ambato - Guayaquil - Hotel Ambato Reviews - TripAdvisor
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 Ambato Info and Discussion Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Bolivar's stuedents parade (July 5th 2004, Environment Day)
Ambato (2,570 m.o.s.l.) is at the very center of Ecuador, capital of the Tungurahua's province.
It is an important commercial center, mountain tourism, significant multiculturalism.
www.redtailcanyon.com /places/4355126.aspx   (269 words)

  
 Ecuador: Pictures, Maps, Budget Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hiking to the Waterfall and Cave in Baños, Ecuador
Transportation via Taxis and Trucks from Ambato to Baños, Ecuador
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