Pomasqui
Ecuador · Provincia de PichinchaEC
Pomasqui is a village in Quito Canton, Ecuador. Located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north of Quito, and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the equator, it is on the road to Ciudad Mitad del Mundo. The village's main plaza, Plaza Yerovi, features two churches, the Church of El Senor del Arbol, as well as the parish church, which contains some religious paintings which are considered odd. Santa Clara is the patron saint of Pomasqui. Dia de Santa Clara and the fiesta of El Senor del Arbol are both celebrated in July. The economy features a shoe industry, which uses parts of the maguey plant found in the region. The climate is so dry as to have given it the name of Piurita. The southern boundary of the Cara culture, extended to Pomasqui.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 28,910
- Coordinates
- -0.054, -78.454
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 2400 m
Overview of Pomasqui
Set in Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador, Pomasqui is a compact town. Its resident count stands at approximately 28,910. And it shows in how much there is to see. Pomasqui is strongest on nature and sports. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere. You are about 2,400 metres up.
Things to do in Pomasqui
Nature in Pomasqui
(1)The nature shortlist for Pomasqui: Walkways. It is a direct read of Pomasqui's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Pomasqui
(1)The sports shortlist for Pomasqui: Snow Tubing. It is a direct read of Pomasqui's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Pomasqui
October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable. June to August is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Pomasqui rewards a slow approach — a hub in Provincia de Pichincha, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to America/Guayaquil on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Pomasqui that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pomasqui known for?
- Travellers associate Pomasqui with nature and sports. It sits in Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador and counts about 28,910 residents.
- What can you do in Pomasqui?
- Pomasqui is tagged with Walkways and Snow Tubing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Pomasqui?
- October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable. June to August is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Pomasqui located?
- Pomasqui belongs to Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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