"Provincia Pichincha" Provincia de Pichincha by tejanasueca

Provincia de Pichincha Travel Guide: 1,211 reviews and 2,792 photos

Pichincha is a province in the northern central area of Ecuador, and belongs to the Sierra region. It includes the capital Quito. The province has 2 600 000 inhabitants, of which 1 600 000 lives in Quito. The province is dived into 9 cantons/municipalities (shown in the map above).

The main tourist attraction in the area is the capital, but it also includes other very intresting sites (such as the Lagunas de Mojanda outside of Tabacundo).

Picalqui, Pedro Moncayo

I spent 3 months living in the Pedro Moncayo municipality, where the main town is Tabacundo. I have also spent a significant amount of time in Quito and Cayambe. Hence, these pages will focuse on these areas.

Cayambe Volcano (as seen from the city of Cayambe)

For more specific information, see my seperate pages about, Quito, Cayambe, and Hacienda Picalqui (located in Pedro Moncayo).

Last visit to Provincia de Pichincha: Apr 2006
Intro Updated Apr 12, 2006
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Reviews (13)

The Community Picalqui - Provincia de Pichincha

The Community Picalqui Off The Beaten Path (1)

Interested in visiting an authetic indigenous community in Pedro Moncayo? The community Picalqui is located close to... more travel advice

Mitad del Mundo - Provincia de Pichincha

Mitad del Mundo Things to Do (10)

Located just 20km north of Quito, going here will not only give you a chance to stand on the Equator, but it also hosts... more travel advice

Hacienda Picalqui - Provincia de Pichincha

Hacienda Picalqui Things to Do (10)

The Hacienda Picalqui is owned and run by the Ecuadorian NGO Fundacion Brethren y Unida. The following information comes... more travel advice

Cochasqui Indigenous Ruins Things to Do (10)

On the way to Otavalo from Quito (a few miles before Tabacundo, or about 1hr and 15min north of Quito), there is a... more travel advice

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Written May 8, 2005

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Comments (3)

RickinDutch Jan 22, 2008 at 9:40 AM Report Abuse

Excellent writing and photos. Thanks! Oh & Happy Birthday!
micky-d May 3, 2006 at 10:25 PM Report Abuse

i loved Mindo, although i thought the Tubing would be more exciting. I will be going back in December, I cant wait.
pepples46 Dec 16, 2005 at 11:20 AM Report Abuse

well written infos with great pix, outstanding page. tks for sharing