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
In Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador, Pomasqui stands out as a small town. Population figures land around 28,910. It sits at about 2,400 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature and sports. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Pomasqui
Nature in Pomasqui
(1)For nature, expect Walkways. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pomasqui.
Sports in Pomasqui
(1)For sports, expect Snow Tubing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pomasqui.
Best time to visit Pomasqui
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Winter-sports plans point to June to August.
Getting there & around
Access Pomasqui through a larger town in Provincia de Pichincha; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Pomasqui that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pomasqui known for?
- Pomasqui is mainly a destination for nature and sports, set in Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador with around 28,910 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Pomasqui?
- You can plan around Walkways and Snow Tubing in Pomasqui. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Pomasqui?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Winter-sports plans point to June to August.
- Where is Pomasqui located?
- Administratively, Pomasqui sits in Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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