Discover Cayambe

Cayambe can be explored through its town center as well as through individual destinations in the nearby area. In the center, a walk along Calle Rocafuerte, Iglesia Matriz and Plaza Dominical offer different points of reference for your stay; Parque Yazna adds green spaces and play equipment to the mix. If you also explore the surrounding area, you can place Pucará de Quitoloma in context as an archaeological complex in Cangahua, not as a destination in the city of Cayambe. This lets you plan separately for destinations in the town center and in the surrounding area.

Town center: Calle Rocafuerte and Iglesia Matriz

A tour of Cayambe’s town center includes a walk along Calle Rocafuerte. The street is characterized by colonial houses and traditional commerce. Architecture and commerce together shape the character of this stretch. An afternoon tour of the town center takes you to Iglesia Matriz. While Calle Rocafuerte is characterized by its streetscape and commerce, Iglesia Matriz is a destination on the afternoon tour. These two points of reference offer different ways to explore the town center: a walk along a distinctive street and a destination that fits into the day’s schedule.

Parque Yazna

Features of Parque Yazna include an artificial lagoon, green spaces and children’s play equipment. The park is considered a family-oriented place to rest and spend time. These features give it a different focus from Calle Rocafuerte’s streetscape: at Parque Yazna, spending time in green surroundings and the play equipment take center stage. If you are looking for a place to rest or spend time during your trip, its family-friendly character offers a specific point of reference.

Plaza Dominical and local dishes

Traditional dishes and freshly squeezed juices are offered at Plaza Dominical in the center of Cayambe. The square thus adds a culinary focus to the center; by contrast, colonial houses and traditional commerce are the main features of Calle Rocafuerte. If you distinguish between the two places based on the focus of your visit, Plaza Dominical leads you to food and juices, while Calle Rocafuerte draws your attention to architecture and the character of its commerce. Individual vendors and availability may change; checking the current offerings on site can help you make a specific choice.

Pucará de Quitoloma in the surrounding area

The archaeological complex of Pucará de Quitoloma extends your exploration beyond the city. The complex consists of 17 fortresses. One described route begins in Cayambe and heads south to the turnoff for Cangahua. So the route’s starting point in Cayambe does not indicate the site’s location, which is in Cangahua. For travel planning, Pucará can therefore be considered a destination in the surrounding area, not a stop in the town center.

Discover more destinations: Parroquia Nono, Pifo, Checa, San Miguel De Los Bancos, Nanegalito, Tandayapa, Gualea, Puembo.

For the regional travel overview: Pichincha.