La Balbanera

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Although much of it crumbled in the 1797 earthquake, parts of the facade of this beautiful low-slung church date from 1534, making it one of the oldest churches in Ecuador.

On a clear day Chimborazo peeks out behind the church. Across the plaza is a small museum with interesting local artifacts such as a drinking vessel fashioned from a bull scrotum.


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