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Iglesia de Balbanera, Riobamba

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By Aranekoa On March 17, 2018

La iglesia más antigua de Ecuador aunque se encuentra en un entorno bastante desangelado: a la orilla de una carretera con mucho trafico. Pocos cuidados en el entorno y ninguna información para los vi... more »

The oldest church of Ecuador although it is in a rather soulless surroundings: at the edge of a road with much traffic. Few care to the environment and no information for visitors... We were lucky to find it open, which is not usually as normal. A shame!

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By SofiaMunozEc On March 7, 2018

Una de las iglesias más antiguas de nuestro país, ubicada en un paisaje helado junto a una hermosa Laguna.. Colta. Lamentablemente la información de la iglesia es escasa y no rinde homenaje a este imp... more »

One of the oldest churches of our country, located in a landscape ice cream next to a beautiful Lake... Colta. Unfortunately there is little information of the Church and not paid tribute to this important monument, the Church is very simple with clear Spanish vestiges and many more clear of the indigenous people who inhabited the place as an offering to the decoration of their walls. It looks a little abandoned in place but it is worth visiting it.

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By oly111 On February 27, 2018

The church is interesting with historical significance. It is reported to be the oldest in Ecaudor. Nearby there are some stalls. Among them one that sells tagua trinkets and other that sell swetts an... more »

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By Robert Szumiec On January 17, 2018

Pierwszy kościół katolicki założony przez hiszpańskich konkwistadorów na ziemiach dzisiejszego Ekwadoru w 1534 roku. Stoi w miejscu pierwszej stolicy kraju - Santiago de Quito, przeniesionej potem ze względu na zniszczenia po trzęsieniach ziemi. Obecny poziom miejscowości jest wzniesiony na zasypanej popiołem wulkanicznym pierwotnej osadzie, stąd legenda o podziemnych skarbach - hiszpańskim złocie. Skromna architektura. Minus- słabe oznakowanie obiektu w terenie, łatwo przeoczyć.

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The first Church of the Roman Catholic Church founded by Spanish conquistadors in the lands of present-day Ecuador in 1534. Is in place of the first capital of the country-Santiago de Quito, moved then because of the damage after earthquakes. The current level of the village is built on the zasypanej volcanic ash of the original settlement, hence the legend of the underground treasures-Spanish gold. Modest architecture. Minus-weak object marking, easy to overlook.

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By Paola Morales On February 23, 2018

Por su historia

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Through its history

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By Ricardo Zepeda On December 25, 2017

Elnprimer templo catolico dn Ecuador. De muy buen gusto

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Elnprimer dn Ecuador Catholic Temple. Very tasteful

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By Fiorella Vera On December 21, 2017

Excelente referente de la historia de nuestro país, "María Natividad de Balbanera" representa la primera Iglesia Católica de Ecuador fundada en 1534. Ubicada en Colta, provincia del Chimborazo, cerca de la laguna de colta o “Kulta Kucha”, que significa “Laguna de Pato”. En el sitio se puede encontrar un restaurante, baños y diferentes espacios para comprar artesanía

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Excellent reference in the history of our country, "Maria Natividad of Balbanera" represents the first Catholic Church of Ecuador established in 1534. Located in Colta, province of Chimborazo, near the lagoon of colta or "Kulta Kucha", which means "Duck Lake". On the site you can find a restaurant, bathrooms and areas to buy handicrafts

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By Andreix On January 10, 2018

Primera iglesia del Ecuador. Un lugar fantástico para conocer.

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First Church of the Ecuador. A fantastic place to meet.

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