Saquisil�
Ecuador · Provincia de CotopaxiEC
Town in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador
Saquisilí is a town in the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Saquisilí Canton. Sasquisilí is located about 25 minutes from Latacunga and 2.5 hours from Quito. The town, located off the Pan-American Highway, is best known for the local market held in its eight plazas on Thursdays. Unlike Otavalo, the market is mainly for locals from the highlands who come to buy pots and pans, electronics, herbal remedies, livestock or produce. To go to the animal market, arrive between 7 and 9 a.m.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,778
- Coordinates
- -0.840, -78.667
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 2919 m
Overview of Saquisil�
Saquisil� is the kind of tiny locality you find in Provincia de Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Records put its population near 3,778. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Saquisil� is strongest on nature, adventure and sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 2,919 metres.
Things to do in Saquisil�
Nature in Saquisil�
(5)On the nature side, Saquisil� offers Desert, Lakes, Nature, Scenic Roads and Walkways. Everything listed here comes from what Saquisil� is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Saquisil�
(3)Under adventure, Saquisil� is tagged with Adventure, Adventure Parks and Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Saquisil�.
Sports in Saquisil�
(1)Saquisil�'s sports entries include Snow Tubing. Everything listed here comes from what Saquisil� is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Saquisil�
The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August.
Getting there & around
Small places like Saquisil� are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Provincia de Cotopaxi. Time zone: America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Saquisil� that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saquisil� known for?
- Saquisil�, in Provincia de Cotopaxi, Ecuador, is best known for nature, adventure and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 3,778 residents.
- What can you do in Saquisil�?
- Recorded activities in Saquisil� include Desert, Lakes, Nature, Scenic Roads and Walkways. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Saquisil�?
- The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August.
- Where is Saquisil� located?
- Saquisil� is located in Provincia de Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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