Pelileo, a paradise in the center of the country

Ecuador has different places highlighted by its uniqueness and beauty that lead travelers to experience emotions and experiences that are not found anywhere. 

The canton Pelileo , province of Tungurahua is a prominent place for national tourism. Its people take us to a commercial destination that produces clothing and home furniture with fine and long-lasting wood.  

Thus, in San Pedro de Pelileo or “ La Puerta del Dorado ”, the canton Baños de Agua Santa is a strong recommended destination and the Amazon , there are friendly and enterprising people who have dedicated their lives to the artisanal and industrial production of garments in jean with different colors and designs. In this area wood furniture is manufactured with great quality.     

In parishes such as Salasaka, a cultural heritage is highlighted with folkloric expressions that highlight ancestral activities with dancers, caporales, performed by captains and dance groups, which seek to spread and preserve the traditions of a people that preserves incomparable traditions.  

To live the celebrations of the canton is to live closely memories of past times, traditions and experiences that reaffirm the identity of the inhabitants of Pelileo. The demonstrations of rites and celebrations of Inca and religious Christian origin, synthesize knowledge exhibited in the living culture of Ecuador . 

Finally for adventure lovers, Pelileo offers a set of activities in contact with nature, so you can make the paragliding flight. The experience is fantastic when flying freely over a unique landscape, contemplating the route of the volcanoes from the air. Nitón is the ideal place to carry out this activity in the company of guides specialized in extreme sports.  

And to close with a flourish, tourists enjoy exquisite and traditional dishes of Ecuadorian food such as: the delicious fry , baking , roasted guinea pig , tamales, potato tortillas with mote and wheat empanadas stuffed with panela . All these dishes at affordable prices and within reach of the most demanding palates.            

For these and many other reasons, we invite you to visit Pelileo and live an unforgettable experience that will make you return to this destination with great tourist potential.