Mocha - Tungurahua - Ecuador

It is a canton of the Province of Tungurahua, Ecuador. Its cantonal head is the city of Pinguilí Santo Domingo.

It is well known for its hidden legends that say that by going to the foothills of the mountain called dagger can sell your soul to be dark or known as devil and acquire great wealth. Mocha has the potatoes with guinea pig as one of their typical and native dishes are also very recognized potatoes with leather is a focus of high consumption to give back to the body energies. The Mocha canton is located in the southeastern sector of Ambato in the Province of Tungurahua, with an area of ​​82.3 km2, distributed in the central parish of Mocha with 76 km2 and 6.3 km2 in Pinguilí.

The important part of the corner Mocha is in the area of ​​the ecosystem of the páramo, in the middle of snowed, it is possible to run the pajonales, next to the vegetation known as chaparros, yaguales and the dairymen. Great part of the population is in the Andean páramo, where the majestic condor can still be observed. Its mountainous chain is peculiar surrounded by the snowed ones, the Puñalica, the Carihuairazo volcano and the Chimborazo, offer paradisiacal natural landscapes. One of the most important festivities of Mocha, is the festival of San Juan that is celebrated on June 24, with the bullfights of the town, this tradition is from the colonial era. Popular cultural and folkloric events cover all aspects of community life, contribute to the dissemination and promotion of local handicrafts.

Climate Canton Mocha

The territory of the canton goes from 2500 to 4965 masl, this is one of the reasons for the canton has different climatic characteristics, in the highest area, we find the páramos with temperatures below 10º C. with pronounced variations climatic during the day and humidity.

Economic development Canton Mocha

Agriculture is one of the main sources of livelihood of the Mocha people. The Mocha Canton is one of the places blessed by the Lord, because it has ideal fertile land for the cultivation of potatoes, red onion, corn, beans, among others, but due to the lack of support for this agricultural sector, many of its inhabitants go to other places in search of new sources of sustenance. For decades, the Mocha ranches have been highlighted as the best in the country and that is why they are very popular in different corners of the country.

Typical Foods Mocha Canton

The typical foods of the Mocha canton are roasted guinea pig, guinea pig, cooked beans, cooked sweet geese, corn with cheese, toasted, potatoes with leather, roasted rabbit, Creole chicken broth and chicha de jora, all of these keep a process of specific preparation, some of the recipes are jealously guarded by the people who prepare them.

Tourism in the Mocha Canton

Mirador Pie de San Juan in Mocha

This site hosts a large number of species of flora and fauna of the Andean region that is combined with the delicious cuisine offered in its restaurant.

It also has recreation areas that include playgrounds and sports courts.

Mother Church of Mocha

Colonial style construction, retains elements carved in stone.

Its interior houses artistic stained glass windows and on its altar is the image of San Juan Bautista, patron of the Mocha canton.

Parque Central Padre Gonzalo Lozada in Mocha

It is a nice place for rest, family entertainment and photography.

It has a great historical, cultural and popular value, located in the downtown area in the downtown area of ​​the canton, ideal for rest and relaxation.

Lava del Carihuayrazo route in Mocha

It has a large number of existing natural attractions where you can have contact with native flora and fauna of the place and visit each of the existing waterfalls such as: Loma Verde, Calipierdra, Acorraladera and Paccha.

Calipiedra Waterfall in Mocha

Formed by two natural stone slides, it offers two waterfalls of approximately 7 meters in height, it feeds on the Olalla River.

What to do Calipiedra Waterfall in Mocha?

Photography
Observation of flora and fauna
Trekking

Loma Verde Waterfall in Mocha

It is located in the middle of native vegetation in a pleasant and peaceful environment.

It is a fall of water of medium volume and approximately 15 meters high that feeds the Olalla River.

Paccha Waterfall in Mocha

It is a place of great natural and scenic wealth, with an impressive fall of water, ideal for adventure tourism and ecotourism.