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Ambato, Ecuador lies in northwestern South America. Ambato (San Juan de Ambato) is a city in the centre of Ecuador, lying on the banks of the Ambato River. It is the capital of the province of Tungurahua, at an elevation of 2,600 meters above sea level. The population is about 155,000.
The city is a leading commercial and transportation center on a fertile region
near the northern foot of the volcano Tungurahua, which is still active with
a major eruption way back in August 2006. On Mondays the city hosts one
of the largest fruits,
vegetables, and assorted meats markets in the country. Look at the below
pictures of this market with its indigenous people and their produce.
In addition, Ambato casts the famous "Fiesta
de las Flores y de las Frutas" (Flowers
and Fruits Festival) in February. As a way to recover from the tragic earthquake
of August 5, 1949, Ambato began its tradition of the Fruits and Flowers Festival.
It is now a major tourist attraction held in the city. During this time,
schools and businesses close for different varieties of parades and shows,
and a "Queen
of Ambato" is also chosen from representatives of each high school,
some government offices, and the police force.
The earthquake of August 5, 1949 destroyed most of the city, leaving few
buildings of the colonial era.
Landmarks include the mausoleum of Juan Montalvo, the estate of Juan León
Mera, and the white Ambato Cathedral.
Ambato is also where, on November 12, 1821, Antonio José de Sucre
achieved a major victory over the Spanish Royalist Army during the war
for independence. This date is now an official holiday in the city.
Famous people from Ambato include master painter Aníbal Villacís
and professional poker player Carlos Mortensen.
The name Ambato comes from the name of several species of
toad (jambato). These toads are either endangered or extinct.
A new mall with a movie theater has recently been built called "El
Mall de Los Andes".
(Text and map of Ecuador adapted from: Ambato (2008). From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia)
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02ambatomarket.jpg Early morning scene at the market in Ambato, Ecuador |
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15ambatomarket.jpg Tangerines/citrus for sale at the market in Ambato, Ecuador |
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19ambatomarket.jpg Bags of rice (arroz) at the market in Ambato, Ecuador |
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34ambatomarket.jpg Textiles and rope for sale across the street from the market in Ambato, Ecuador |
35ambatomarket.jpg Local people and clothing (school uniforms) at the market in Ambato, Ecuador |
Ambato, capital de la provincia del Tungurahua, se encuentra en el centro de la sierra del Ecuador. Esta hermosa ciudad es conocida como Ciudad de las Flores y de las Frutas, Cuna de los Tres Juanes, Ciudad Cosmopolita, Jardín del Ecuador". Esta cuenta con establecimientos educativos tan prestigiosos como lo es el Colegio Diocesano San Pio X, el cual ha conseguido la certificacion de calidad iso 9001 ademas han recibido recientemente el primer premio iberoamericano a la excelencia educativa en Panama. Este colegio ha sido recomendado como el mejor de la zona de la provicia, de la ciudad, y uno de los mejores del pais. La población de ciudad de Ambato es de 287.282 habitantes (censo de población, INEC 2001). Su clima es Templado seco y la temperatura es de aproximadamente 14 y 19 grados centígrados. Esta asentada en la rivera del río Ambato, del cual toma su nombre. A sus habitantes se les denomina ambateños.
Ambato fue destruida varias veces por terremotos y erupciones, su última
destrucción fue el 5 de agosto de 1949: un terremoto destruyó la
ciudad casi en su totalidad pero, gracias a la tenacidad de sus habitantes,
se logró levantar nuevamente en menos de dos años, en honor a
esta lucha se celebra la "Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas" en los
días de Carnaval. Esta celebración ha trascendido fronteras y
hoy por hoy es una de las fiestas más importantes del Ecuador.
Ambato es la ciudad cuna de varios hombres ilustres entre los cuales se encuentran Juan Montalvo (gran ensayista del siglo XIX), Juan León Mera (autor de la letra del Himno Nacional del Ecuador) y Juan Benigno Vela.
(Adaptatdo de: Ambato (2008). De Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre)
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