San Miguel de Ibarra is the capital of the province of Imbabura, known as the White City to which people always return for its picturesque countryside, summer climate and proximity to other important tourist and commercial centers.

It was founded by the Spanish captain Cristobal de Troya, on September 28, 1606, by order of the Marquis Miguel de Ibarra.

Population: 221,419 inhabitants
Surface area: 1111.27 km2
Altitude: 2,204 meters above sea level.
Climate: Temperate dry mediterranean
Temperature: 17°C average

Parishes:
* Urban: San Francisco, El Sagrario, Apachaca, Caranqui, Priorato.
* Rural: Lita, La Carolina, Salinas, Ambuquí, La Esperanza, Angochagua and San Antonio de Ibarra.

Boundaries:
North: province of Carchi
South: Province of Pichincha
East: Pimampiro county
West: Urcuquí, Antonio Ante and Otavalo counties.

Location:
126 km from Quito, 135 km from Colombia and
185 km from San Lorenzo on the Pacific Ocean.

ACTIVITIES

In the natural areas of Ibarra, there are large areas that are suitable for activities such as hiking, climbing the Imbabura volcano, mountain biking, paragliding, kayaking, rafting, 4×4, climbing, motorcycling, water skiing, fishing, among others.

The ideal climate of Ibarra and its many natural areas, invite us to enter into wonderful outdoor experiences and learn about the experiences of the cultures settled in the region.