Machachi
This Andean town in Ecuador's Pichincha province sits in a high valley ringed by volcanoes — Atacazo, Pasochoa, Rumiñahui, and Corazón — with a walkable centre offering cafés and restaurants. Known as "La Capital del Chagra," it has roots in the 16th century and sits within the greater Quito metropolitan area, a short distance from the capital. Mineral water production, agriculture, and cattle farming shape its economy.
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- Population25,742
- Nearest water from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.2 mi
Nearest airports
Machachi: quick answers
Where is Machachi?
Machachi is in Ecuador, about 32 km20 miles in a straight line from Quito.
How do you get to Machachi?
The nearest airport is Latacunga (LTX), about 51 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Machachi?
The warmest month is April, averaging 9°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is March, with about 304 mm12.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Machachi?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 22 restaurants, 4 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Machachi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Latacunga, Papallacta and Guayllabamba.