Tourism Canar :: Canar Municipality Official Site

Location: Canar is in the southern region of Ecuador in the Province that bears his name.  Map The Canton Cañar It is located northwest of the province of Canar. Is bounded on the north by the province of Chimborazo, on the south by the province of Azuay and the cantons of Bibles and Azogues, on... Saber Más

The Canton and the Province of Canar are located in the south of the present Republic of Ecuador in the Andes. The name of Canar is composed of two words: Kan means serpent, and Ara, macaw, so if you stick to these meanings are descendants of the Canaris Macaw and the snake.  Our ancestors believed... Saber Más

Canar is a permanent reminder of cultural diversity is evident in the cultures that have left their mark on the course of time. The historical processes of conquest, resistance and fusion of their collective, manifest in forms of material and ideological life that show his ability to create and cultural... Saber Más

CLIMATE: The county has a variety of climates from the Paramo 8.62 º C, tempered with an average temperature of 11.18 ° C, with rainfall of 13.3 – 67 mm., To the subtropics 18-26 º C, in parishes of Chontamarca, Ventura, San Antonio and General Morales, determining the diversity of crops and... Saber Más

Food & Beverages Guinea pig and pepper potatoes Local dish of its production is made with potatoes (potatoes), cuy (guinea pig) and is accompanied by aji, the same can be found in the routes of entry to the town of Canar, to more than is typical of the traditional holiday celebrations or sector.  Gastronomy Chili... Saber Más

Mythical origin of the Canaris The main myth about the origin of the Canaris, depending on the version of Bernabé Cobo (l964 – 15l – 152) is: The natives of the province of Canaribamba, have to be saved from the flood two young brothers in a high mountain that is in the land called “Huacayñán”... Saber Más