Did you know about the magic of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas? Keep reading to discover the hidden paradises of Ecuador located in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas.
Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas is one of the 24 states of the Republic of Ecuador, located in the central northern part of Ecuador. in the geographical area known as the Coastal Region, on the outer flanks of the western mountain range of the Andes.
In case you didn’t know, its administrative capital is the city of Santo Domingo, which is also its largest and most populated city. It is bordered to the north and east by Pichincha, to the southeast by Cotopaxi, to the south by Los Ríos, to the west by Manabí, and to the northwest by Esmeraldas. 458,580 people live in the territory of Santo Domingo, according to INEC’s demographic projection for 2020, making it the eleventh most populated province in the country.
The province of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas is made up of 2 cantons, from which there are 8 urban parishes and 10 rural parishes. According to the latest land use planning, the province of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas belongs to a region which also includes the province of Manabí, although it is not officially formed, called the Pacific Region.
It had different migratory periods. The same came from the highlands as the caras and yumbos. In colonial times, it is said this area was legally in charge of the Governorate of Caráquez. After the war of independence and the annexation of Ecuador to Gran Colombia, the Province of Pichincha was created on June 25, 1824, in which within its limits was the current territory of Santo Domingo.
Hidden Paradises of Ecuador in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas
Father Julio Marrero: Botanical Garden in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas
It consists of ten hectares, with beautiful trails; its sections present species of trees native to the area, fruit trees, ornamental plants and tropical flowers. Its opening hours are from 09:00h to 16:00h, from Monday to Sunday.
Comuna San Vicente del Nila
Located at km. 37 of the Santo Domingo-Quevedo road right margin + 12 km, is a beautiful corner of the country; it has many natural attractions such as rivers and forests.
Cathedral “Buen Pastor”
Renaissance style with contemporary elements, its construction was promoted by Monsignor Wilson Moncayo Jalil, still under construction.
Sanctuary of Bombolí in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas
Dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. From this sanctuary there is a beautiful view of the city.
The different Tsáchilas communes are also a tourist attraction where you can meet the colored Indians (name given by the mestizos) surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and beautiful rivers, where you can appreciate the customs, clothing, and peculiarities of this indigenous ethnic group.
