Pelileo
Known across Ecuador as "Ciudad Azul" — the Blue City — Pelileo is a town in the Andean highlands of Tungurahua province whose denim industry has made it one of the country's main centres for jeans production. Founded in 1570 and rebuilt after a major earthquake in 1949, it sits on the eastern slopes of the Andes in the Patate river valley, with mountain views and the river within walking distance.
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- Population16,572
- Nearest water from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.5 mi
Pelileo: quick answers
Where is Pelileo?
Pelileo is in Ecuador, about 122 km76 miles in a straight line from Quito.
How do you get to Pelileo?
The nearest airport is Ambato (ATF), about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pelileo?
The warmest month is November, averaging 12°C54°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 10°C50°F. The wettest month is March, with about 253 mm10.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pelileo?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Pelileo?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Banos de Agua Santa, Ambato and Latacunga.