Things to do in Latacunga
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Casa de la Cultura
The Casa de la Cultura, built on the site of a former Jesuit watermill known as Molinos de Monserrat, houses a small ethnography and art museum. The stone steps above the river are a nice retreat from Latacunga’s busy sidewalks.
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Mirador de la Virgen del Calvario
On a clear day, the Mirador de la Virgen del Calvario lookout offers views of several distant volcanic peaks. Follow Maldonado up the stairs, go left on Oriente and follow it up to the statue of the Virgin.
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Skyway
Latacunga is pretty quiet, but if you want to see what the local youth get up to on a weekend night, pop into Skyway, where karaoke is free on Friday nights. Saturdays are all about the dance floors.
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El Copihue Rojo
If you’re looking for a local recommendation, the Copihue Rojo is it. Their daily almuerzo (set-lunch) service is always busy, and meats and soups are popular with families during the dinner hour.
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Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores
The Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores, an archaeological and religious museum in a surviving colonial-era mansion, covers the Mamá Negra festivals.
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Chifa Miraflores
When you tire of chicken and chugchucaras, or if you are a vegetarian, Miraflores makes mean stir-fries and other Chinese classics.
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Pollo Jimmy’s
Pop in for delicious rotisserie chicken served with rice, potatoes and chicken soup. The place stays busy for a reason. Near Valencia.
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Chugchucaras La Mamá Negra
Chugchucaras La Mamá Negra is on Quijano y Ordoñez, a few blocks south of downtown – it's family-friendly.
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A Donde Paquita
Paquita serves the earliest breakfast in town and light fare and juices throughout the day.
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