Sights in Ambato
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La Quinta de Juan León Mera
La Quinta de Juan León Mera is set on the banks of the Río Ambato in the suburb of Atocha, about 2km northeast of downtown. The estate, built in 1874, has period furnishing and is set in the Jardín Botánico La Liria, a lush garden with more than 200 plant species and a trail down to the river. To get there by foot, walk northwest on Montalvo, cross the river and turn right on Capulíes.
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Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Although a bit dusty, this natural history museum in the Colegio Bolívar houses Ecuador’s most thorough collection of stuffed birds, mammals and reptiles. The historical photograph collage and a gruesome display of farm freaks, such as two-headed calves and six-legged lambs, make great fun for the whole family.
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Casa y Mausaleo de Montalvo
The northwest side of the handsome Parque Juan Montalvo is taken up by Casa y Mausaleo de Montalvo, Montalvo’s pied-à-terre and where he is interred.
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Museo Histórico Martínez-Holguim
Just on the north side of La Liria is the Museo Histórico Martínez-Holguim, a period quinta formerly owned by a famous mountain climber.
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