Pomasqui MAIN CHURCH OF
Category: Cultural Manifestation
Type : Historical
Subtype: Religious architecture
Location:
Parish: Pomasqui
Directions: Take Manuel Córdova Galarza Highway to Pomasqui first light and turn right along the seafront Simon Bolivar to the Mother Church
Town Name: Cotocollao Distance: 4km
After a quake technical intervention was necessary, it is then that in 1924 when the famous Italian priest, Bruning brought the country to perform R a series of restoration and construction work starts with the facade and extending the hood keeping the neoclassical style. By 1926 it opened with the blessing the same author.
By 1990 it was necessary to intervene again, this time by the Metropolitan District of Quito through FONSAL.
Inside the building you can find several pictures and sculptures of the eighteenth century as well as a cracked bell, witness the earthquakes that affect the town
Category: Cultural Manifestation
Type: Historic
Subtype: Religious architecture
Owner: Franciscan Fathers Location:
Canton: Quito
Parish: Pomasqui
Directions : From Quito, take the Autopista Manuel Córdoba Galarza to Pomasqui first light (Paseo Simón Bolívar) and turn right, continue on this road to Central Park.
near urban centers attractive:
Nombre del Poblado: Pomasqui Distancia: 0km
Nombre del Poblado: Cotocollao Distancia: 4km
Descripción:
La historia de los pueblos del Valle Equinoccial, se desarrolla junto al mestizaje, la religión, la leyenda y lo sobrenatural.
El hecho más significativo trascurrió justamente luego de iniciada la evangelización de estas tierras, en la semana mayor católica, cuando la unión de la fe de los europeos mixed with the symbolism of the nature of indigenous people.
It is in a Palm Sunday when they face one of many Andean trees in the plaza there, the "Quishihuar" (Buddleia inca), showed the image of the Son of God to the indigenous people in sign of respect and admiration they took as a symbol of the new breed was formed.
The construction of this magnificent chapel was made possible by the growing faith, being at first very simple forms, following the earthquake and the consequent destruction of the city of Ibarra, the also suffered damage, from which it sought to extend and modify the structure to, removing the image to place where it is today.
Next to Central Park stands on the site and impress the stone arch, the same that leads to the main entrance of the chapel, within which the apparent simplicity of his ship is complemented by the outstanding image of the "Lord of tree "Pomasqui.
Undoubtedly the most anticipated event is the feast of the Lord of the Tree, which attracts many faithful tradition for years and expect to receive the favors of your Lord and give thanks for already received.
The Lord of the Tree is undoubtedly the best way to uni r ra the Andean culture to Europe, because from the appearance of the image, the evangelization of the Indians was more Pomasqui simple.
This on the other hand could not stop the pagan celebration that accompanied the Indian Catholicism, that is why in his honor, the main characters are the same as worshiped the YAYA INTY (Father Sun).
On the eve of CHAMIZO light up the night and pace of the traditional tunes MONKEY Sacharuna; Mojigangas, CAPARICHES give particular and distinctive touch to the celebrations of the Andes.
already at the party after the Mass, the Aruch with its unique clothing invited to participate in the acts of their HUASICAMAS company with whom carried the branches laden with chickens or guinea pigs offerings to the personalities of the parish.
assembled the show's characters and applause and cheers, performed the traditional dance of the tapes, while for younger greased poles will be the challenge to achieve the set into its top awards.
From here the bands, orchestras will give way to the popular dances. 
CHAPEL Mystic Rose
name: Capilla de la Rosa Mystic
Category: Cultural Manifestation
Type: Historic
Subtype: Architecture
Location:
Canton: Quito
Parish: Pomasqui
Directions: From Quito, take the Autopista Manuel Córdova Galarza to the first light of Pomasqui (Simón Bolívar street) and turn left, continue on this street, take the first turning left and the second right to a black gate. A large an tena can serve as reference to get to see the chapel.
near urban centers attractive:
Town Name: Pomasqui Distance: 2.20km
Town Name: Cotocollao Distance: 6.2km
Description:
By entering this symbolic place of meditation and faith, we are welcomed by a small garden that enhances the image carved in stone of Santa Clara of Assisi, next to the chapel are a harmonious whole.
The Chapel of The Mystic Rose, is built entirely of volcanic stone, its walls were skillfully carved rectangular, in the domes stand of river pebbles with pumice became the most suitable material to cap the temple.
The characteristic of the Andean peoples to work for a common good is reflected in the Minga, through which facilitated the transfer of materials and the subsequent attainment of the work.
Thanks to their proper location can be considered as a lookout point allows an image inside of the giants of the Andes, it is easy to identify the Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Cayambe the entire eastern range, the valleys of Calderon and Tumbaco, northern Quito and if weather permitting Antisana solitaire. 
NEGRETE ANTONIO MUSEUM
Name: Museo Antonio Negrete
Category: Cultural Manifestation
Type: Historic
Subtype: Museum
Owner: Familia Negrete
Location:
Canton: Quito
Parish: Pomasqui
Address: San Luis 209 and Abdon Calderon (corner)
Telephone: 2350-291
Directions: From the corner of Central Park Pomasqui one block north to a stone corner house .
near urban centers attractive:
Town Name: Pomasqui Distance: 0km
Town Name: Cotocollao Distance: 4km
appreciation of works of art in different materials, especially stone and medals, awards and photos with celebrities. Play the life and work of the character is a good alternative while enjoying a cup of coffee or a drink offered by the family.
Description:
Inside a picturesque house located near Central Park Pomasqui, there are different rooms where there are exhibitions intended to arouse interest in the complex process of the sculpture , modeling and management of different materials for the production of exquisite pieces crafted in clay, plaster, cement, wood and even stone.
This is certainly an alternative center of culture and art in which, one can see various sculptures and busts of historical figures of the country, private work or simply the expression of the imagination of its author that expresses the hybrid art, as part of his life and represented through their hands.
in the different walls as in every corner of this cozy home, you can see paintings, pictures or pieces that make it a site worth visiting, it may take a little of this art in film or simply in the retina of the visitors.
Source: Story of the son of Lord Antonio Negrete
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