Pedro Moncayo Canton

Pedro Moncayo is a canton in northeastern Pichincha Province that covers rolling agricultural land with Tabacundo as its main town. The territory is divided into five parishes and is primarily shaped by farming communities and flower production facilities spread across the region.

Before Spanish arrival in the 16th century, the area was part of the Cayambi-Caranqui confederation that resisted Incan expansion. These early populations left traces in the local traditions and settlement patterns still visible today.

The canton maintains 55 cultural infrastructures, including heritage buildings that support recreational activities and local product markets throughout its five parishes.

Visitors will find a rural landscape with scattered farms and flower greenhouses visible from the roads. The best time to explore is during the dry season when paths and rural access routes are most passable.

The flower industry plays a significant role in Ecuador's flower exports, with large quantities grown daily in greenhouses throughout the area. This business has reshaped the landscape considerably and drawn many workers to the region.

Location: Pichincha

Inception: September 26, 1911

Capital city: Tabacundo

Elevation above the sea: 2,688 m

Website: http://pedromoncayo.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: 0.04370,-78.34924

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52