Loja: Large City with a Feel of A Small Town
More famed as a retirement destination than a holiday destination is the city of Loja, Ecuador. This enchanting town accessible by flights to and from Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport (LOH) is surrounded by fertile lands, clean waters, and has a diverse culture and heritage. It is also known to be the country’s Music and Cultural Capital.
Best Time to Visit
Loja, Ecuador experiences both the dry and wet seasons. Although the temperature feels nice for most of the year, having just the right amount of warm and never going beyond freezing, occasional drizzles are expected especially during the middle of the year which also happens to be the windy season. It is best to visit the town from October to December when there are less tourists and chances of rain. The Ecuador-Peru Border Integration Fair runs for 15 days from 1st of September every year.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Church of Santo Domingo built in the 15th century is one of the main attractions in town. It has a Gothic architectural style. Loja’s Central Plaza is another attraction where you can find many monuments of notable town residents. Just a little outside the city, you will find La Banda Park, a huge green space which has a racetrack and a zoo. There are plenty of markets set up all over the city most especially during summer. Perfect for those who want to take cute souvenirs back home.
Among the many wonderful Loja hotels you will find in the city, the most recommended ones for you to stay in during your trip are Hotel Podocarpus, Grand Victoria Boutique Hotel, and Hotel Libertador.