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When You Go -- Galapgos Islands and Ecuador Highlands Visitors to the Ecuador Highlands, such as Imbabura Province to the north, have the option of arranging for a driving service if they are staying at one of the haciendas (below), or they may opt to rent a car. If you are up for a splurge, it is recommended to base your visit to Imbabura Province from one of the hacienda hosterias in the countryside, close to the array of Indian villages. The Pan American Highway is a two-lane road which connects the major towns and most of the villages in Imbabura Province. www.highonadventure.com /Hoa01dec/Galapagos/galapadet.htm   (574 words)

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Ibarra The 28 parishes of the diocese are divided among 8 deaneries (vicariatos foraneos): Tulcan, S. Gabriel and Mira, in the province of Carchi; Otavalo, Cotacachi, Urcuqui, Hatuntaqui, and Ibarra (foraneo central), in the province of Imbabura. miles, with a Catholic population of 104,000, including 36,000 in the province of Carchi (Tulcan, the capital, alone comprising 5000), and 68,000 in the province of Imbabura (Ibarra, the capital and seat of the diocese, numbering 5600). Diocese in Southern Ecuador, suffragan of Quito, created by Pius IX, 29 December, 1862, out of the provinces of Carchi and Imbabura, previously within the Archdiocese of Quito. www.newadvent.org /cathen/07613c.htm   (571 words)

Main destinations when you travel to Ecuador, including Quito, Guayaquil, Galapagos Islands, Cuenca, Otavalo The province of Imbabura is a land of lakes and towering mountains. There are some attractions in Imbabura such as: San Pablo Lake, this is the largest lake in the province, it is surrounded by inns, restaurants and farms. This town is in the north of Ecuador and it is lying at the foot of the Imbabura volcano (45 miles north east of Quito). www.andeanodyssey.com /dest01ecu.htm   (983 words)

Imbabura -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article Imbabura is a province in (A republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes) Ecuador. (additional info and facts about Imbabura) Imbabura is also a (A mountain formed by volcanic material) volcano in the province of the same name. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/im/imbabura.htm   (96 words)

Basics II Imbabura may be the only province in Latin America where every health worker received IMCI clinical skills training. With the decision to concentrate in the Imbabura Province, BASICS and its partners began a series of IMCI clinical training courses in 1997 that eventually graduated 1,600 doctors, nurses, and health auxiliaries from the MOH, as well as staff of the Seguro Social Campesino, NGOs, and medical and nursing schools. A baseline study was conducted in April 1997 using the Rapid Appraisal instrument, and a follow-up evaluation was conducted in September 1998 to determine changes in practices of health workers in Imbabura. www.basics.org /programs/basics1/ecuador.html   (1603 words)

Centro Cultural Imbabura - Ecuador Music & MP3 - InsidEcuador Travel Magazine :: GoEcuador.com The band is part of a musical network from Imbabura province, including Grupo Añoranza (Añoranza Band), Banda Municipal de Cotacachi (Cotacachi's Municipal Band) and others that promote the Pacha Mama culture by staging regular events. The band has been at the center of a diverse musical scene in Imbabura province, but with its new CD, Centro Cultural Imbabura hopes to make its mark on international radio stations. Centro Cultural Imbabura is an Andean band that promotes traditional indigenous music and dance of Ecuador's northern Andes. www.goecuador.com /mp3/centro-imbabura.html   (248 words)

Up Close...Way Up Close: Galapagos Islands and Ecuador Highlands A two-hour drive north from Quito on the Pan-American Highway brought us to Imbabura Province where Cotacachi and Imbabura Mountain tower over a patchwork of green farms coating the valley floor and ascending the volcanic slopes. We took good advantage of this opportunity, taking a couple of days to explore the city and four days to venture northward into the highlands of Imbabura Province. Travelers to the Galapagos are placed in the enviable position of connecting to the islands through Ecuador’s capital, Quito, sitting at 9,500 feet altitude and surrounded by volcanic peaks of the Andes. www.highonadventure.com /Hoa01dec/Galapagos/galapagos.htm   (1241 words)

Ecuador - Hacienda San Pedro in Otavalo, hotel, hosteria. Just 106 km (66 miles) north of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and a 20-minute drive from Otavalo, is the SAN PEDRO Manor, 3000 meters (almost 10,000 feet) above sea level, in the province of Imbabura. SAN PEDRO Manor, Otavalo, Via Selva Alegre, Km 19 - The ideal place to discover Imbabura Province www.haciendasanpedro.com   (383 words)

Location - Imbabura Province, Cotacachi and Otavalo Markets - La Mirage Map of Imbabura Province, Ecuador - showing locations of Cotacachi, and Otavalo, famous for it's markets, relative to La Mirage Garden Hotel and Spa. When traveling in Ecuador, visiting Otavalo is a "must do" when in Imbabura Province. At Left: The city of Otavalo is famous for its markets run by the area's indigenous people and where one may purchase hand crafted textiles, carved stone objects, and other neat things. www.larc1.com /ecuador/lamirage/lm_location.html   (214 words)

Imbabura Imbabura is also a volcano in the province of the same name. www.worldhistory.com /wiki/I/Imbabura.htm   (111 words)

Otavalo : Introduction Frommers.com Imbabura Province, and the town of Otavalo in particular, is a shopper's paradise. According to local legend, Cotacachi is the area's symbolic mother; Imbabura is the father, standing watch. It's nestled in the Sunrise Valley in the shadow of two protective volcanoes, Cotacachi and Imbabura. www.frommers.com /destinations/otavalo/2831010001.html   (373 words)

Imbabura Ecuador - Ministry of Tourism - Ecuador Outside Ibarra and throughout the province of Imbabura, there are lovely country hotels, both old and new, which welcome the visitor to the beautiful hidden corners of the area. Imbabura’s hotel facilities and tourist infrastructure are among the best in the country. In several villages in Imbabura (and other parts of the country), the indigenous people hold festivals to celebrate the harvest and in honor of the sun. www.vivecuador.com /html2/eng/imbabura_en.htm   (754 words)

Ecuador Imbabura Province - Otavalo Travel A visit to Ecuador is never complete with out at least a few days spent in Imbabura, the province of lakes and mountains, of inspiring landscapes and folklore. It lies at 8,300 ft above sea level in a spring-like valley, situated between the Imbabura volcano (15,118 feet) and the Cotacachi volcano (16,200 feet). Chota: this town is located in a valley with warm weather and desert landscape that contrasts with the rest of Imbabura. www.exploringecuador.com /articulos/nuevos/imbabura_ecuador.htm   (460 words)

Otavalo : Attractions Frommers.com Imbabura Province is most famous for the Saturday market in Otavalo. Nature lovers should also take note: With the snow-covered Cayambe overhead and green mountains in the distance, Imbabura is a place of stunning beauty. There are several excellent hikes in the area, including one from Otavalo to the Peguche Waterfalls or the 4-hour hike around Cuicocha, the crater lake. www.frommers.com /destinations/otavalo/2831010029.html   (1297 words)

* * *  R U N A J A M B I - Institute for the Study of Quichua Culture and Health The institute is located in Otavalo, province of Imbabura, with two extended facilities in rural communities of Huairapuncu and Rumipamba. The region is surrounded by magnificent volcanoes and lakes, and has a perennial temperate climate. www.runajambi.net   (139 words)

cdxsp3761.txt One interesting note, when I was in the province of Imbabura several of the stations gave a different QTH than the listed "Ibarra". The programme was called "Al aire" which ended 0005 UTC when the ID also came as a total surprise: "Escuchan C.R.I. Centro Radiofónico de Imbabura transmitiendo en 1230 kilociclos desde la ciudad de Ibarra". Has been on air a few times during the last week with "semi religious" programmes, which made believe that it was Radio Chortis (Guatemala) and lazy as I am, I didn´t waited for the ID! This date they had instead nonstop cumbia-music in a hot tempo, a music style that does not fit for Guatemala. www.cumbredx.org /cdxsp/cdxsp3761.txt   (312 words)

Welcome to InsidEcuador Travel Magazine :: GoEcuador.com From the time of their ancestors, the townspeople of Peguche (province of Imbabura) have used music as an important mode of expression. After observing the innate musical talent of the indigenous farmers, the project changed to uniting the musicians from Imbabura under one roof. We continue to work and struggle and that is how we survive." Today, only three of its original members are still around. www.goecuador.com /mp3/nianda-maniachi.html   (484 words)

Volcanoes and Haciendas Walking We drive north to Imbabura "The Province of the Lakes", for a short visit to the Indian market in Otavalo. After a healthy breakfast we will attempt Cerro Imbabura (4,609m) arriving at the peak before midday. We head up to Cuicocha Crater Lake (Lake of the Guinea Pigs, 3,068 m) which offers incredible Andean cloud forest scenery. www.amazonadventures.com /haciendawalk.htm   (529 words)

Haciendas of Ecuador In the heart of Imbabura province, only 5 Kms. A must for anyone who is seeking a peaceful respite in beautiful surroundings, complete with a view of the majestic Imbabura volcano. The hacienda has 16 luxury suites with fireplaces, ranging from singles to quadruples. www.tropiceco.com /html/haciendas.html   (684 words)

Ranch in Otavalo, Province of Imbabura - 150 hectares Ranch in Otavalo, Province of Imbabura - 150 hectares www.mancasas.com /eng/haciendas/otavalo   (19 words)

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