Cayambe Canton

Cayambe Canton is an administrative region in northeastern Pichincha containing eight parishes across varying terrain with snow-covered peaks nearby. The area is shaped by farming, particularly dairy production and extensive flower cultivation for export markets.

The canton was formally established as an administrative division in 1883 and grew from lands previously inhabited by the Cayambe people. This population initially resisted expansion of the Inca Empire into the region.

Local festivals bring together the community with traditional performances that reflect how people here celebrate their heritage. The region maintains its own customs and ways of gathering, which visitors can observe during public celebrations.

The area is best reached by local roads passing through farmland, and visitors should allow time for exploring the agricultural landscape. Those traveling here can move between parishes and view the surrounding mountains at leisure.

A monument in San Luis de Guachalá marks a location where French scientists conducted important measurements during the 18th century. This research helped establish precise information about Earth's shape and size.

Location: Pichincha

Inception: July 23, 1883

Capital city: Cayambe

Elevation above the sea: 3,966 m

Website: https://municipiocayambe.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: 0.04389,-78.15610

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23