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Tropical Garden
These lush gardens arent very large, but theyre still worth a peek while strolling through the malecón .
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Parque Universitario La Argelia
Almost 5km south of the center, the 90-hectare reserve has excellent trails. You’ll need to cab it here ($1).
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Baños del Inka
Just north of town on the Panamericana, this nature area has impressive waterfalls and large rock formations.
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Parque Maldonado
The handsome, tree-filled Parque Maldonado is flanked by Riobamba’s cathedral on the northeastern side.
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Lagunas
In the community of Lagunas, tupus and textiles are made, making this an interesting cultural excursion.
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Planetarium
At La Mitad del Mundo near Museo del Quito en Miniatura, the planetarium presents a variety of astronomy shows.
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Museo Dominicano Fray Pedro Bedón
On Plaza Santo Domingo, this museum has a pretty garden cloister and a fine assortment of colonial religious art.
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Museo Pictórico Luis Edmundo Martínez
Housed in a stone-faced mansion, this small museum has occasional live music and rotating exhibits from local artists.
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Town Hall
This building houses key administrative offices for Machala and the surrounding region.
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Parque 21 de Abril
Just north of downtown, the Parque 21 de Abril has an observation platform with views of the surrounding mountains.
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Iglesia de la Dolorosa
Of neo-Romanesque design with a single nave, this church was rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1987.
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Museo Etnoarqueológico
The Museo Etnoarqueológico has ceramics, artifacts and an excellent map showing distribution of native populations.
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El Museo Fábrica Textil Imbabura
Four creatively designed galleries explain every aspect of the history of textile production in the highlands.
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Jardín Botánico Reynaldo Espinosa
Across the road from the Parque Universitario, 5km south of the center, this botanical garden has nearly 900 plant species.
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Church of San Sebastián
The 19th-century Church of San Sebastián stands on beautiful plaza San Sebastián, on the western edge of the historical center.
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Prohibido Museo de Arte Extremo
El Vado, an up-and-coming area, has some unusual establishments, such as this Grim Reaper–themed gallery, bar and nightclub.
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Reserva Ecológica El Ángel
The 16,000-hectare Reserva Ecológica El Ángel includes frailejones, rare, otherworldly plants with fuzzy leaves and thick trunks.
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Church of San Cenáculo
Two blocks east of Plaza de San Sebastián, this bare 19th-century church is worth a quick look if you happen to be passing by.
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Arco de la Reina
Further south, the Arco de la Reina , a massive arch built in the 18th century to give shelter to churchgoers, spans García Moreno.
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Parque La Banda/Orillas de Zamora
North of town, this nice park has a small zoo and a beautifully designed Orquideario with over 200 species of orchids from southern Ecuador.
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