Atuntaqui
Ecuador · Provincia de ImbaburaEC
City in Imbabura, Ecuador
Atuntaqui is a city, with a population of 25,115, in the Imbabura Province in the northern region of Ecuador. The city is located at an altitude of 2,400 metres (7,900 ft). Atuntaqui is located just 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the larger city of Ibarra, north along the Panamerican Highway. Although the sector name is Antonio Ante, those who visit or have heard of it identify it more as Atuntaqui, a name that has acquired several meanings through history. According to Father Juan de Velasco, it is composed of two words - hatun (large) and taqui (drum), i.e. 'big drum'. Jacinto Jijón y Caamano identifies it as a 'land rich in truth'; González Suárez rejects this meaning and translates it as 'big barn'. Others call it 'place of the inn' or 'tightly closed town'.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 25,115
- Coordinates
- 0.332, -78.214
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 2405 m
Overview of Atuntaqui
Atuntaqui belongs to Provincia de Imbabura, Ecuador and has the feel of a compact town. Its resident count stands at approximately 25,115. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: culture, nightlife and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 2,405 metres.
Things to do in Atuntaqui
Culture in Atuntaqui
(2)Looking for culture? Atuntaqui has Art Galleries and Museums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Atuntaqui's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Atuntaqui
(1)Our data lists Festival as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Atuntaqui.
Sports in Atuntaqui
(1)Sports lovers get Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Atuntaqui is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Atuntaqui
(1)The wellness shortlist for Atuntaqui: Farms. All of it is drawn from Atuntaqui's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Atuntaqui
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Atuntaqui stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Atuntaqui are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Provincia de Imbabura. Time zone: America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Atuntaqui that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Atuntaqui known for?
- Atuntaqui, in Provincia de Imbabura, Ecuador, is best known for culture, nightlife and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 25,115 residents.
- What can you do in Atuntaqui?
- Recorded activities in Atuntaqui include Art Galleries, Museums, Festival, Walking Trails and Farms. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Atuntaqui?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Atuntaqui stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Atuntaqui located?
- Atuntaqui is located in Provincia de Imbabura, Ecuador. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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