Calderón, Parish and municipality in Quito Metropolitan District, Ecuador
Located northeast of Quito on Ecuador Highway 35, Calderón functions as an administrative center within the Pichincha Province at coordinates -0.097222, -78.4225.
The community developed along the Pan-American Highway segment, expanding from a small settlement into a parish that maintains traditional agricultural practices.
Local artisans create decorative masapán figurines, small sculptures made from almond paste that represent regional traditions and artistic expressions.
The Autonomous Decentralized Government manages community services, while Ecuador Highway 35 connects residents to different regions of Pichincha Province.
The cemetery of Calderón receives numerous visitors during All Souls' Day, maintaining specific mourning traditions of the Andean region.
Location: Quito Metro
GPS coordinates: -0.09722,-78.42250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:10
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