Guaranda - (City of the Seven Hills) was founded by the Spanish in 1571. The quiet colonial town is the capital of Bolivar Province called also "the Rome of Ecuador" because it was built on seven hills. It also claims the gold as the smallest provincial capital in Ecuador.
Salinas de Guaranda - Famous for its brand of Cheeses called Salinerito (considered the country's premium range) as well as wool spinning and dye mills. Salinas de Guaranda is just 90 minutes by car from Guaranda.
Chimbo 25km from Guaranda which as well as producing guitars and various firework models it posses a Vatican type square built around a church called, Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad which houses interesting pre-Spanish antiquities.
San Miguel further up the road is also worth a visit as is the old colonial town of Santiago which houses some interesting local art paintings in its church.
Santiago de Bolivar It self is a very interesting small colonial town that straddles in the Andes, this placid town offers relaxation, great walks around the area trough ancient old paths used by natives before the conquistadors arrived and history. Comunitary projects for developing sustainable tourist activities are being organized by a group of enthusiast now days. The main square houses and surroundings gives this town a special and unique atmosphere.
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