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Loja Info
Loja is located in Loja province in Ecuador. It is the the capital city of Loja province. Loja province is nestled in the glacial Cuxibamba valley towards the south of the country of Ecuador. It is situated between the Peruvian sechura and Amazon Basin. The landscape of the province is marked by jungles and cloud forests.
Tourist Attractions in Loja
Loja houses many museums, churches, monuments and parks. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Loja are:
Museums
- Central Bank Museum
- Museum of Madres Conceptas
- Museum of Archeology
- Musical Museum of the Pio Jaramillo Alvarado Cultural Center
Parks
- Jipiro
- Pucara
- La Banda Park
- Reynaldo Espinoza Botanical Garden
Churches
- Cathedral
- Church of San Francisco
- Church of Santo Domingo
- Church of San Sebastian
Other Places of Interest in Loja
- Malacatos and Vilcabamba Valley
- Podocarpus National Park
- Museo de la Musica
Sightseeing in Loja: Podocarpus National Park, Loja
The Podocarpus National Park spreads over an area of 146, 300 hectares. It has elevations varying from a height of 1000 meters to 3690 meters. The park is home to exotic flora and fauna. It has 90 various species of trees. The denizens of the park include Andean speckled bear, pumas, Andean fox and mountain tapirs. It is also a haven to various species of birds. The park is divided into two sections- upper premontane section and lower subtropical section. The upper premontane section includes the tropical cloud forest and houses great walking routes. The tropical forests serve as the ideal base for bird watching. The park offers great hiking routes.
Loga Sightseeing: La Banda Park, Loja
La Banda Park is situated on the eastern shores of Rio Zamora. The park houses riding trails, Loja Zoo, riding trails, public carting race track and orchid nursery.
Sightseeing in Loja: Cathedral, Loja
The Cathedral is situated in the central square region of the city of Loja. It serves as the home of the Virgin of Cisne for six months. The statue of Virgin of Cisne is carried in a procession from the beautiful town of Cisne, located 45 kilometers away from Loja, to the Cathedral. The procession takes place twice in a year. The Cathedral is one of the country's largest churches.
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