San Pedro de Huaca - Carchi - Ecuador

Canton San Pedro de Huaca. It is a canton of the Province of Carchi, in Ecuador, it is very well known always alive for its festivals and traditions.

Its capital is the locality of Huaca. Its population in the 2010 census is 7,624 inhabitants. It is located at an altitude of 2923 meters above sea level. The canton of Huaca, always alive for its festivals and traditions, is the seat of one of the most admired sanctuaries in the province, the Church of the Virgin Purita, a purity that is reflected in the hearts of its people. Its people are dedicated exclusively to agriculture, it is a paper mill and milk producer.

The economy of the San Pedro de Huaca canton is developed based on agricultural production, so that the other economic activities are closely related to it. So the labor that occupies; transport for the mobilization of products; the commercialization, as a consequence of the above. In this process appears the hand of intermediaries, finally the artisan processing of dairy products.

Climate San Pedro de Huaca Canton.

The cantónpresenta cold climate of height its temperature varies from 3 to 18 degrees Celsius with an average of 10 degrees Celsius, precipitation 1100 ml annual.

Flora Canton San Pedro de Huaca.

You can see species such as: Chilcas, guarumos, chuquiraguas, arboreal ferns, frailejones, straw, pumamaqui, moss, bromeliads, pads and a variety of orchids.

Fauna Canton San Pedro de Huaca.

Hummingbirds, Andean gulls, páramo ducks, curiquingues, chilicos, condors, cervicabras, deers, wolves of paramo, marsupial toads, trout, preplicailla, butterflies of multiple colors and in the subtropical zones: guanta, bear and snake.

Economic development San Pedro de Huaca Canton.

Huaca is a very well endowed region for agriculture because its soils are fertile, the most important agricultural crops that should be highlighted are the potato, it is a papero canton and occupies one of the first places in the national production of this tuber. The production of barley was important some years ago due to the safe market that the Colombian beer industry had; then it declined to recover again with new crops. Other important crops are: Corn, wheat, peas, beans, beans, mellocos.

It has been established that the plateaus of Huaca constitute optimal zones for the raising of cattle, both of milk and of meat. The quality of the cattle has improved thanks to the introduction of pure stallions. In the main haciendas the milk production is done in a technical way, so the average liters of cow's milk per day is high. Regarding beef cattle, although it is important, its growth has been determined by price problems. In this, the demand and prices that govern Colombia have a lot to do with it.

The skill of the craftsmen of this jurisdiction is reflected in the elaboration of woven sacks and the beauty of the embroideries that are distinguished by their quality, the activity of the saddlery provides a great variety of products, the reed of mount and the chilande are materials used to produce baskets, purses and ornaments in general.

Typical food San Pedro de Huaca Canton.

Among the typical dishes of the canton are: guinea pig with potatoes, broth chicken, potatoes with cheese, cheese kneading, shampoos.

Tourist Places to visit in San Pedro de Huaca

Biological Reserve Guanderas in San Pedro de Huaca

This incorporable place contains an extension of 1000 hec. Where 60% corresponds to páramo and 40% to primary forest.
The guandera tree has its development in this biological station and reaches a height of up to 30 meters (Clussia-flaviflora) its scientific name) houses a large number of birds no less than 140 endemic species and others that have been discovered on the site as the Toucan of colors.

Church of the Virgin of Purification in San Pedro de Huaca

In this sanctuary the "Purita" is venerated as the locals affectionately call it, its festivities are the first days of February, which are full of a real fervor on the part of national pilgrims and tourists from southern Colombia.
This traditional festival dates back to the 19th century and is considered pagan due to processions and great economic waste on the part of priostes.

Archaeological Museum in San Pedro de Huaca

It is located next to the shrine of the Vicaria Foránea de Huaca, has a large sample of metal jewelry, as well as ceramic objects of the Pastures - Quillasingas, and works, religious documents of interest to those who have the opportunity to observe them . collected by Father Juan Bautista escudero.

Plaza and Central Park in San Pedro de Huaca

Where the Church of the Virgin of Purification stands out, its park adorned with pools, trees and flowers, which at night is illuminated to provide its visitors with a cozy atmosphere conducive to conversation take a boil and admire the environment ..

The Páramo in San Pedro de Huaca

After the forest line at 3,650 meters above sea level, an abrupt transition leads to another unusual and spectacular ecosystem: the extensive and open páramo with its gardens of velvety leaves frailejones, along with the spiny achupalla, favorite food of the spectacled bear.

The Pantános in San Pedro de Huaca

These are located from 3,800 m high, they are the sponge, the main source that provides water to thousands of people from the lower part, who are camouflaged by a magnificent sponge of pajonales, mosses and frailejones characteristic of the area.

Nariz del Diablo in San Pedro de Huaca

Located south of the reserve at 3800 meters above sea level. The total journey is approximately 6 hours starting from guandera. During the walk you can see the view of the marshes and lagoons that surround the extensive paramo de frailejones

Waterfall La Bretaña in San Pedro de Huaca

In a 4 hours walk that starts from the Guandera station, it is at an altitude of 3650, with its fresh waters that decorate the vast moor.

El Mirador Waterfall in San Pedro de Huaca

You can take walks, starting from the Guandera station, in a time of three hours, and at an approximate height of 3540 meters above sea level, you can see from the high moor a 20 m waterfall, which covers the forest basin of the reserve.