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| The Northern Highland |
The Northern Sierra offers a magnificent
scenery of volcanos, sparkling lakes and patchwork-covered
hills. Taking the Panamericana highway north of Quito, the
first highlight is the Cayambe volcano (18,997 ft), crossed
by the Equator. This snow-peak overlooks the city with the
same name, which in the last decade has grown in importance
because of the rose plantations. The flower industry is Ecuador’s
fourth-largest export. Renowed in Cayambe are the home-made
cheese and bizcochos (buttery biscuits).
Further north is the province
of Imbabura (map Imbabura).
A visit to Ecuador is never complete with out at least a few
days spent here, at the province of lakes and mountains, of
inspiring landscapes and folklore. This province is only 50
miles North of Quito on the Pan-American Highway.
CARCHI PROVINCE
The highway from the Chota Valley climbs steeply with twists
and turns into the Province of Carchi, which borders with
Colombia. The Angel Ecological Reserve is found in this province.
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