Tulcán

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Introducing Tulcán

Tulcán is a chilly highland city steeped in grit and bustle, a narrow urban causeway linking with Colombia. The provincial capital of Carchi used to attract Colombians bargain hunting with the Ecuadorian sucre, but these days the best deals are with Colombian imports. The Sunday street market provides goods and clothing but few handicrafts. The main attraction for foreign visitors is heading overland to Colombia.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. Profax avatar
    Re: Money

    by Profax 14 August 2011

    Hi, Tulcán, Ecuador, the town at the Ecuador/Colombia border. You are right, ATM Locator shows 5 ATMs, now. In February we changed Colomb…
  2. selva26 avatar
    RE: Looking for best bus Transport to Ecuador & or company

    by selva26 13 July 2011

    There are 2 available routes from Colombia to Ecuador : one is crossing the border near Ipiales to Tulcan the other is crossing the border…
  3. istanbull avatar
    RE: Buses Tulcan to Quito - which terminal?

    by istanbull 12 July 2011

    Thanks for the inputs. I can confirm that most buses from Tulcan arrive at the Carcalen terminal. Feeder buses for the Quito Metrobus…

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