A a city that can be enjoyed walking and discovering every architectural or gastronomic corner at each step, this is how Loja presents itself to the visitors that will arrive from this Thursday, November 17 to attend the various functions of the programming of the seventh edition of the Living Arts Festival that will spread for 11 days until Sunday, November 27.
In accordance with María Rosa Aguirre, zonal director 6 of the Ministry of Tourismthe expectation grows especially because, after the pandemic, It is the first time that they have a full house again and cover new spaces. “The Five-star hotels are already mostly between 80% and 90% of occupation and the others are already at 50%, so we hope that these reservations will continue to arrive by the weekend”.
Working together, he explains, The hotels also have the entire festival program available to their guests, the places where it will take place and the connection to purchase tickets for those who wish to attend different functions or shows.
Is there an ideal area to stay? Aguirre believes that due to the layout of the city, visitors can easily move from one place to another, while discovering the city in detail. “Visitors can even enjoy new restaurants that are opening their doors this week for the festival”, he comments. “All the hotel offer that the city has is outstanding, there is something for all budgets and tastes, to go as a family, as a couple or individually”.
Among the gastronomic suggestions that he recommends to include during your stay is drinking a cup of local coffee and taste some cured meats, humitas or cuyada chicken. “This is the time to enjoy our Loja and the most important, now that we are in soccer season, put on the Ecuador shirt and visit these wonderful spaces with the family or among friends and build the country together”.
What sites can I visit in Loja?
Cathedral
Saraguro
Podocarpus National Park
Jipiro Recreational Park
Saint Peter of Vilcabamba
What is the weather like in Loja?
Aguirre comments that In the morning you can enjoy a pleasant sunideal for walks in a T-shirt and sports shoes, but which for the night it is advisable to wear a coat.
The complete program of the Live Arts Festival can be reviewed at festivaldeloja.com.
How can I get to Loja?
Land route: Approximately a 7 hour drive from Guayaquil.
Airway: Schedules and frequency according to availability of airlines.
Source: Eluniverso
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