Sightseeing in Ibarra is many and diverse for you to enjoy your time in Ibarra in Ecuador. Apart from visiting the local churches and people-watching from a bench at one of the several downtown parks, there are other Sightseeing in Ibarra that will make you happy and Travel to Ibarra a memorable affair.
The city's most popular attraction is the San Antonio de Ibarra and another one is the Laguna Yahuarcocha, both of which are situated just outside the city limits. Ibarra Sightseeing includes traveling to the lovely churches that are beautifully designed and ornamented and exploring the old colonial buildings of the place.
The Iglesia de la Merced, Iglesia San Augustin, Iglesia Santo Domingo and the Cathedral are all worth a quick visit. Sightseeing in Ibarra also features one of the most magnificent churches of the city, the Basilica de la Dolorosa, which is located several blocks south of downtown on the Calle Sucre.
Ibarra Tours will take you to this wonderful church that is made of stone-and-brick and features 2 high clock towers, several large stained-glass murals and a bright neon sign over the ornately carved wooden altar. Among the Ibarra Sightseeing, there also comes the local branch of the Museo Del Banco Central de Ecuador, also known as the Ecuador Central Bank Museum. It has a rich collection of Inca and pre-Inca relics. The museum is situated at the corner of calles Sucre and Oviedo. It is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 9 am until 5 pm. Admission fee is nominal.
There is also a small museum of colonial-era attached to the Iglesia Santo Domingo. The church comprises of large carved wooden doors and includes a small park with a statue of Simon Bolivar. The museum is open daily from 9 am till noon, and from 2 to 6 pm. Admission is nominal. The church is located north of the downtown area.
Visit the San Antonio de Ibarra, which is a small and unique town of Ibarra in Ecuador. The small town of San Antonio de Ibarra and you will get to see how local woodcarvers transform the raw wood into a high piece of art. The town is full of galleries selling wood figurines in almost every shape and size and all of them re beautifully hand-painted.
Laguna Yahuarcocha or Yahuarcocha Lake is sited a few miles outside the city and is a popular local spot for picnics and small-boat outings.
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