Paquicahuán
in Cantón Guano of Provincia del Chimborazo, Ecuador

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-1.633 and -78.617 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -1° 37' 59" and W -78° 37' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:38 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Guayaquil
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 6:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
1.632 and 101.388 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bukit Timah
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Ecuador in South America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ecuador.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ecuador. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Paquicahuán

Paquicahuán in Cantón Guano (Provincia del Chimborazo) is a city located in Ecuador about 97 mi (or 156 km) south of Quito, the country's capital town.

Current time in Paquicahuán is now 09:38 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Guayaquil with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Paquicahuán. The closest airport in Ecuador is Chachoán Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Ecuador is Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca in a distance of 116 mi (or 187 km), East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Riobamba, Quero, Ambato, Guaranda and Puyo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 20%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

14°C (58 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hacienda Abraspungo

Address
1,7 mi
Km 3 1/2 Vía Riobamba-guano
060103 Riobamba
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mansion Santa Isabella

Address
3,5 mi
Jose Veloz 2848, between
Riobamba
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Andaluza

Address
3,7 mi
Panamericana Norte Km 16
Riobamba
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Ventura

Address
3,6 mi
Huayna Palcon 19 -91 y Jacinto Gonzalez
170151 Riobamba
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Diana Maria

Address
4,3 mi
Linea Ferrea 2 y Avenida 11 De Noviembre
170151 Riobamba
Ecuador

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Riobamba, rompiendo el cerco policial 19M

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 09:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Daniel Álvarez Cadena

Marcha del pueblo de Riobamba en contra del gobierno, 19 de marzo de 2015.


Polvorín Riobamba Explosión Oficial jraudiovideo Juan Ramon Gonzalez Velasquez

Published: January 05, 2012
Length: 45:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: jraudiovideo

Documental realizado por J. R. Audio Video con referencia a lo sucitado El 20 de noviembre 2002 cuando la ciudad de Riobamba fue sacudida con la explosión del polvorín de la Brigada Blindada...


un recorte del pregón de la UNACH / Riobamba

Published: July 01, 2014
Length: 00:40 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Riobambenio

Que vivan los estudiantes de la INGENIERIA CIVIL!


Danza de Curiquingues - Riobamba - Ecuador

Published: January 05, 2010
Length: 03:12 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: pepin822007

Una de las danzas tradicionales que no puede faltar en la epoca de Navidad y Año Nuevo. En esta ocasion la comparsa, al ritmo de la tradicional banda de pueblo, va representando las distintas...


mago de oz en riobamba fiesta pagana

Published: February 27, 2013
Length: 13:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: edwin gilberto tenganan broncano

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Naturally Family S-U-F PARKOUR STREET URBAN FAMILY Riobamba

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 19:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Parkour Street Urban Family

STREET URBAN FAMILY¡¡ UNA FAMILIA QUE VA CRECIENDO POCO A POCO, UNA PASION DIFICIL DE EXPLICAR... ORGULLOSAMENTE RIOBAMBEÑOS.. Facebook.


Ecuavoley Riobamba Abril 2012 Part 2

Published: April 10, 2012
Length: 19:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: herbieherbst

Un Video del Campeonato de Ecuavoley en Riobamba en Abril 2012 Visita Edu Produc en Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003327315239 Proximo evento: Mayo 4.-5.


Stolos - Furcia (Riobamba)

Published: February 04, 2013
Length: 48:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Stolos Thrash

Metal riobambeño desde Ecuador con música independiente para todos ustedes gracias gente por el apoyo.


Ecuavoley Riobamba Abril 2012 Part 1

Published: April 08, 2012
Length: 35:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: herbieherbst

Un Video del Campeonato de Ecuavoley en Riobamba en Abril 2012 Visita Edu Produc en Facebook : https://www.facebook.com /profile.php?id=100003327315239 Proximo evento: Mayo 4.


Documental - Viajando en Tren De Riobamba a Guayaquil

Published: October 01, 2014
Length: 07:52 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Bruno Ayora Estrada

Un documental en el que se hace referencia a un viaje muy descriptivo en tren desde Riobamba hasta Guayaquil en el antiguo tren del Ecuatoriano el cual era para transporte de pasajeros y carga.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chimborazo Province

Chimborazo is a province in Ecuador, located in the central Ecuadorian Andes, containing a section of Sangay National Park. The capital is Riobamba. The province contains Chimborazo (6,267 m), Ecuador's highest mountain.

Located at -1.66667, -78.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provinces of Ecuador, Chimborazo Province

1797 Riobamba earthquake

The 1797 Riobamba earthquake occurred at 12:30 UTC on 4 February. It devastated the city of Riobamba and many other cities in the Interandean valley, causing up to 40,000 casualties. It is estimated that seismic intensities in the epicentral area reached at least XI on the Mercalli scale, and that the earthquake had a magnitude of 8.3, the most powerful historical event known in Ecuador. The earthquake was studied by Alexander von Humboldt, when he visited the area in 1801/2.

Located at -1.6, -78.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Earthquakes in Ecuador, 1797 earthquakes, 18th century in Ecuador