ORIGINAL MONUMENT TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD
Name: original monument to the Equator
Category: Cultural Manifestation
Type: Historic
Subtype: Civil Architecture
Location:
Parish: Calacalí
Address: Calle Bolivar
Directions: From the Middle of the World arena is taken Calacalí - La Independencia Km 9 and then turn to the Calacalí population in the park can see the monument entrance.
Town Name: San Antonio Distance: 9km
This was located in San Antonio de Pichincha until the late 60's, when construction began on the new monument, which maintained the same original form but larger.
After building the original monument was dismantled piece by piece, the inhabitants of Calacalí requested to be transferred to his parish, and they were just quines transported him and placed him in the central square, because the equator crosses also this town.
plates on each side of the monument commemorating the participation of scientists in the study as follows: "In memory of Pedro Vicente Maldonado Ecuadorian scholar who collaborated with academics eighteenth century 1704 -1748." "... the English sailors Jorge Juan and Antonio de Ulloa, the French Godin, Bouguer and La Condamine" and finally to the governments of Ecuador and France who made the monument. 
HOUSE MUSEUM CARLOTA JARAMILLO
Category: Cultural Manifestation
Type: Historic
Subtype:
Museum Owner: Calacalí Vestry Location:
Parish: Calacalí
Address: Av Flores (Calacalí entry) and Bolivar.
Telephone: 2306-205
Directions: From the middle of the world arena is taken Calacalí - Independence and then the junction of the population Calacalí (Av. Flores), 500 meters from the Y.
Town Name: San Antonio Distance: 9km
Calacalí had the honor to see her born, grew up with Quito and the country still bears in his heart.
is Doña Carlota Jaramillo, the "Queen of the National Anthem," which now has a space which can be transferred to the time of romance and simplicity where he spent his life, pictures, images, photos, costumes, souvenirs invited to join the everyday life of this great woman.
With his albums and his music, you can share one of the most beautiful love stories transported by "Different Paths" or "If you forget me," feelings that are located in the depths of hearts of his people with tears, applause and cheers immortalized.
In this small house now converted into a museum hall, is part of the golden age of theater and national music. 
Geobotanical Reserve PULULAHUA
Name: Book Geobotánica Pululahua
Category: Sexy Natural
Type: Forest
Subtype: Clear Western
Location:
Canton: Quito
Parish: Calacalí
Directions: From the Middle of the World arena is taken Calacalí - Independence and then the diversion to the viewpoint of the crater, a trail leads to the Valley. Another entry, that of Tilingón it floats, enter for control of Moraspungo (10 miles)
near urban centers attractive:
Town Name: Calacalí Distance: 10km
Town Name: San Antonio Distance: 3km
Description:
is the only reserve of its kind in Ecuador. has an area of \u200b\u200b3 383 hectares, it seeks to preserve the historical memory of volcanic formation process developed in our country, we owe the existence Pululahua Valley Equator.
Its caldera is one of the two inhabited in the world, for this reason that when viewed from one of its viewpoints, that of Windows, is special color scheme to show their crops (beans, peas and corn), in contrast with natural forests and the beautiful scenery is complemented by internal domes such as The Pondona and El Chivo. Within the protected area there is a very old farmhouse that belonged to the Jesuits, and although it is in ex est ado deterioration can be seen colonial style with stone and brick walls and wooden ceiling should have been show tile covered by debris. In the lower area there are traces of eruptions of the volcano and thermal springs and mineral water to 9 miles down the road to Chaupisacha, signs indicating the entrance to a trail that after 10 minutes of travel reveals waterholes. predominant species is the orchid flora, fauna we have deer, wolves, rabbits and a number of birds.
Hiking, hiking, mountain biking, camping, flora, fauna and volcanic processes, medium and low climbing mountains, community life or simply enjoy spectacular scenery are among many alternatives this sleeping giant brings.
YUNGUILLA COMMUNITY
Category: Cultural Manifestation
Type: Ethnographic
Subtype: Community
Owner: Community
Location :
Canton: Quito
Parish: Calacalí
Address: Community Yunguilla
Directions: From the middle of the world arena is taken Calacalí - Independence to the entrance to the pools the cop, continue on the paved road to the Community (14 miles)
near urban centers attractive:
Town Name: Calacalí Distance: 17km
Town Name: San Antonio Distance: 26km
Description:
no certainly one of the best references as far as sustainable tourism as regards Community Yunguilla maintained for many years as a way of life deforestation for grazing, agriculture or charcoal production, almost to exterminate the entire forest Cloudy.
micro organic production companies, jams, cheeses, crafts, clay, recycled paper, tree nurseries, reforestation, volunteering, community guides, ecotourism, experiential and adventure are the alternative, which together with a adequate infrastructure, provide an offer that is mainly aimed at foreign visitors and students to share their experiences with this friendly community.
The success of their activities has been reflected in increased self-esteem of its people as well as a better standard of living, school now have a better equipped and are projected to have a secondary education institution , his English has improved by foreigners who live with them and give them language classes, manage their own water and have their own security guard service, managing to create jobs even indirect tourism.
Source: Native Community Guide Yunguilla
can be hiking, camping, flora and fauna, tourism and community coexistence. can observe and participate in the processes of micro-enterprises.
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