CULTURE
What is pumpkin?
It is the traditional product that has given identity to the inhabitants of San Isidro and is in great demand during Holy Week.
What is agriculture?
Most of the inhabitants of San Isidro are engaged in this economic activity.
What is the Igualata hill?
It is the main natural attraction of San Isidro, from where you can see several snow-capped mountains such as Tungurahua and Chimborazo.
What is the feast of San Isidro Labrador?
This religious festival is celebrated in May and is dedicated to the patron saint of farmers.
What is leather production?
This type of handicraft production includes footwear and jumpers, and is known nationally.
What is the church of San Isidro?
This church is one of the main religious tourism attractions in San Isidro.
What is the entry of the yuntas?
On this festival, decorated yuntas are paraded to receive blessing and participate in competitions.
What is 27 January 1894?
It is the official date on which San Isidro became a civil parish.
What are the San Isidro waterfalls?
These waterfalls, although they have diminished due to canalisation of the water, are still a popular tourist destination.
What is the handball game?
This traditional game, also known as ‘mamona,’ used to be played in San Isidro but is now less common.
What is community-based tourism?
During the pandemic, this activity helped the inhabitants of San Isidro to earn income.
What is the guinea pig festival?
It is the event that attracts tourists in November and May, where more than 400 guinea pigs prepared for consumption are exhibited.
What is Chocabí?
It is the community of San Isidro that still keeps the carnival tradition alive until Ash Wednesday.
What is the Patulú River?
It is the name of the nearby river that still retains its natural banks and attracts tourists.
What is San Isidro Adventure?
It is a page that previously promoted tourist tours in San Isidro.