Charms of Ibarra
1.- The name of the White City is given for the first time in the book "Égloga Trágica" by Gonzalo Zaldumbide, who in love contemplates his land and names it this way, especially because its houses were painted completely white, due to the rich lime fields, but also to avoid the diseases of that era.
2.- In the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Laja, in San Antonio de Ibarra, Simon Bolivar took refuge during the liberation of July 17, 1823.
3.- Ibarra is located at an altitude of 2,215 meters above sea level.
4.- Simón Bolívar stayed at the Hacienda La Magdalena during his visit to Ibarra.
5.- La Piedra Chapetona was the main scenario of the Battle of Ibarra where Simon Bolivar participated.
6.- Caranqui is the birthplace of the last Inca - Atahualpa.
7.- Yahuarcocha was the scene of the battle between Incas and Caranquis, which stained it of blood.
8.- The Imbabura Volcano is the perfect mountain for high mountain acclimatization.
9.- El Juncal, land of top soccer players of national and international leagues.
10.- Discover the new architectural trend "tiny-house" (mini-houses) available for rent in Yahuarcocha- Sommerwind Camping, also services of glamping.