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CASCADA DE LA PEÑA GALLLITO

Name: Cock of the Rock Falls
Category: Natural
Site Type: River
Subtype: Cascada
Owner: Community

Location: Canton

: Quito
Parish: Covenant
Directions: From Nanegalito is still the way to Independence to the Y that leads to the Covenant, take the right path and continue on the paved road to the river bridge Chirapi the left side of the road. Take the path up the river about 15 minutes to reach the waterfall.

near urban centers attractive:

Town Name: Covenant Distance: 1km
Town Name: Gualea Distance: km

Description:

Upon moving via the Armenia - Covenant arrive near the town center Chirapi River bridge, shows the entrance to the town of waterfalls.
From here and following the right bank of the river, each step along the winding and easy path emerging fords of different diameters and depths, ideal for swimming.
After a short hike, due to its proximity to the town of Cascade Covenant Gallo de la Peña became the most visited of the sector and the attractiveness of small waterfall forms a 5 meter diameter pose the same along with a healthy environment, now increasingly visited by groups seeking diversion and adventure, but the journey does not end here.
are common hiking upstream in search of petroglyphs (carved on stones unique forms for purposes not yet determined clearly by the experts), these reflect for some, the worldview of the Yumbo people who are assigned their development, for others it is an artistic expression of the everyday life of the people.

CASCADA
PROGRESS
Name: Cascada El Progreso
Category: Natural
Site Type: River
Subtype: Cascada
Owner: Unknown


Location: Canton

: Quito
Parish: Covenant
Address : Progress
Sector Directions: From Covenant takes the road leading to the small town of El Progreso, behind the school there is a path leading to the waterfall. Are approximately 45 minutes. We recommend the company of a guide.

near urban centers attractive:

Town Name: Progress Distance: 0km
Town Name: Covenant Distance: 6km

Description:

The quaint little town is notable for its wooden houses and colorful decorated with balconies and variety of flowers they give a touch of life to the traditional sector housing, the small chapel located strategically on a small hill, which for some is one of many who remember their past Tolas history.
From here, the route is marked by the biodiversity of northwestern and crops typical of the sub tropics and closer to a forest waterfall hostel tagua is ideal for playful birds and learn about the listed plant species. Already
Pishashi River, the waterfall of 15m invited to visit, with two waterfalls, the first of a pit 10m ideal way for divers because of its depth, while the second of 5m with a mass smaller one good alternative for children.


CASCADE BLUE BUTTERFLY

Name: Cascade Blue Butterfly
Category: Natural
Site Type: River
Subtype: Cascada
Owner: Fabian Andrade

Location:

Canton: Quito
Parish: Covenant
Address:
Getting there: From Covenant takes the road to La Delicia, after crossing this village, 20 miles to the path where you walk about 30 minutes. It is essential the company of a guide.

near urban centers attractive:

Town Name: The Delight Distance: 10km
Town Name: Covenant Distance: 20km

Description:

Ideal for those who enjoy hiking and extreme sports, after passing through few crops, secondary forest provides a startling image that accompanies the journey. Once on site
diversity of flowers in symbiosis with a number of insects, is the gateway to the waterfall of 50 meters, which bathes the rock wall, and at the same time became the stage for extreme sports such as climbing and rappelling, another good alternative, if the height is not a problem is the canyoning, of course with the assurances and the tour company that will be required.
The importance of insects in the dynamics of the forest here is reflected and enhanced, because the waterfall is named after a rare species of blue-winged butterfly common in the sector.

perfect place for extreme sports on the walls of the waterfall, hiking, camping, flora and fauna.

CASCADE RAINBOW


Name: Rainbow Falls
Category: Natural
Site Type: River
Subtype: Cascada
Owner: Community Ecotourism Foundation Youth Life Sowing

Location: Canton

: Quito
Parish: Covenant
Address: Sector Sahuangal
Getting there: From Covenant takes the road to Saguangal, the journey takes approximately 28 kilometers. He goes to Sub Health and continues along this street and then the trail for 50 minutes to reach the waterfall.

near urban centers attractive:

Town Name: Sahuangal Distance: 0km
Town Name: Covenant Distance: 28km

Description:

Saguangal Also known as Cascada, is an alternative community tourism. Thanks to the contribution of a group of young people who have seen an alternative tourism development and conservation of water resources, flora and fauna have been able to establish alternative employment for local people.
The trip is ideal for a walk of observation and adventure, as the trail parallels the river Tutupe, until the fall of 50m in height through the landscape becomes an ideal place for meditation and awe. Other
alternatives are fishing and hiking along the river in the company of friendly guides, due to the large number of waterfalls and the unique ways that the rock has been adopted by the constant action and water thoroughly. You can find several graves and natural slides that reward the effort of the journey

MILLING

Name: Milling
Category: Cultural Manifestation
Type: Ethnographic
Subtype:
Community Owner: Community

Location:
Canton
: Quito
Parish: Covenant
Address: La Delicia
Directions: From the Covenant is taken the road to La Delicia, and after about 10 kilometers you can find one of the traditional sector mills.

near urban centers attractive:

Town Name: The Delight Distance: 0km
Town Name: Covenant Distance: 10km

Description:

Large tracts of sugarcane fields are without doubt one of the most spectacular scenery along the different routes by northwest striking, but more so when there is a chance to witness the hard work of grinding.
is already part of their cultural tradition, cutting sugar cane and then take it to the mechanic Trapiche or even to the yoke, where the passivity of the worker is getting the nectar, which will be transferred and stored in tanks for fermentation.
The Guarapo cane is the result of sleep or is transferred directly to the cauldron where the fire obtained by sugar cane bagasse and continuous movement is produced by the so called Panela. With some more work on sugarcane dust now more valued in large part to seek ciudades.Por another boiling the juice, it is purified and then heat over low heat, the almost imperceptible but steady trickle, with the pungent smell and liquid crystal eventually becomes the tips, the traditional drink of the country.