Tarqui
Ecuador · Provincia del AzuayEC
Rural parish (parroquia) in Cuenca Canton, Azuay, Ecuador
Tarqui is a rural parish (parroquia) in Cuenca Canton, Azuay, Ecuador. Cuenca, officially known as Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca, is the capital of the Azuay province located in southern Ecuador. It is made up of 15 urban parishes and 22 rural parishes, including Tarqui. The parish is divided into 26 communities as follows.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,490
- Coordinates
- -3.014, -79.034
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 2628 m
Overview of Tarqui
Located in Provincia del Azuay, Ecuador, Tarqui is best described as a compact town. With 10,490 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. The altitude here is around 2,628 m. A useful hint when you budget your days. Our data highlights adventure, culture and family above everything else. Sitting in the southern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern.
Things to do in Tarqui
Adventure in Tarqui
(2)Adventure lovers get Parachute and Shooting Ranges. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tarqui. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Tarqui
(1)Tarqui records Docks under culture. All of it is drawn from Tarqui's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Tarqui
(1)Tarqui records Aquariums under family. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tarqui. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Tarqui
(1)For sports, expect Horse Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tarqui.
Water Sports in Tarqui
(1)Tarqui's water sports entries include Kiteboarding. Everything listed here comes from what Tarqui is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Tarqui
(1)Under wellness, Tarqui is tagged with Turkish Baths. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tarqui.
Getting there & around
Reaching Tarqui is easiest with a car once you are in Provincia del Azuay. Tarqui runs on America/Guayaquil time.
Similar destinations
Places near Tarqui that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tarqui known for?
- In Provincia del Azuay, Ecuador, Tarqui stands out for adventure, culture and family. That mix defines the typical visit to this 10,490-strong destination.
- What can you do in Tarqui?
- Options in Tarqui run to Parachute, Shooting Ranges, Docks, Aquariums and Horse Trails — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- Where is Tarqui located?
- You will find Tarqui in Provincia del Azuay, Ecuador. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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