# Aláquez Parish, Latacunga Canton, Cotopaxi Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/latacunga/alaquez/

Parish · Latacunga Canton 

# Aláquez

Aláquez is a parish of Ecuador in Latacunga Canton, Cotopaxi Province. It covers **144.2 km²**. 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 144km²
- 7mapped services
- 2,952 mtypical elevation

## Where is Aláquez?

Aláquez lies in [Latacunga Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/latacunga/), [Cotopaxi Province](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/), [Ecuador](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/). It borders 5 other parishes: [Guaytacama](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/latacunga/guaytacama/), [Joseguango Bajo](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/latacunga/joseguango-bajo/), [Latacunga](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/latacunga/latacunga/), [Mulaló](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/latacunga/mulalo/) and [Pano](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/napo/tena/pano/). By area it is the 445th largest of 1,042 parishes in Ecuador. It covers 9.6% of [Latacunga Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/latacunga/). The centre of Aláquez is about 69 km in a straight line from Quito, the capital. It is about 16 km from Latacunga, the main town of Latacunga Canton. The centre point is at 0.8468° S, 78.4991° W.

Source: [INEC - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ecu).

## Things to see in and around Aláquez

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Aláquez: 1 attraction.

- Go karts Cotopaxi · attraction

### Nearby, outside Aláquez

- Alberto Donoso Mancheno · memorial, Mulaló11 km
- Casa Blanquita Canchigñia · viewpoint, Latacunga11 km
- Piedra Chilintosa - Virgen del Volcán · attraction, Mulaló13 km
- Español · attraction, Mulaló13 km
- SOLDADO PARACIDISTA · monument, Guaytacama13 km
- HÉROES DEL CENEPA · monument, Guaytacama14 km
- VIEJO AVIÓN · museum, Guaytacama14 km
- Complejo Turístico SIERRA TROPICAL · attraction, Latacunga14 km
- Putzalahua · volcano, Belisario Quevedo15 km
- Putzalahua Mountain Xtreme Sports · attraction, Belisario Quevedo15 km
- Rey Moro · monument, Latacunga16 km
- Virgen · monument, Latacunga16 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Aláquez

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Guayaquil
- CurrencyDollar (USD)
- Country calling code+593
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) · Latacunga15 km
- Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) · Quito82 km

### Nearest railway station

San Miguel de Salcedo (San Miguel), about 24 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:11, sunset around 18:16).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Aláquez

Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in Aláquez. Settlements here lie between about 2,863 m and 3,247 m above sea level (median 2,952 m).

- Achupallas
- Aláquez
- Chaguana
- Chillos
- Chitán
- Colaypamba
- Corazón de Jesús
- Crucilli
- El Banco de San Isisdro
- El Banco de San Isisdro Alto
- El Tejar
- Hacienda Chillo
- Hacienda Colaya
- Hacienda Colaya Grande
- Hacienda Cuchitingue
- Hacienda Laigua del Colegio
- Hacienda San Antonio
- Laigua Simon Rodriguez
- Laigua de Bellavista
- Laigua de Maldonado
- Laigua de Vargas
- Langualo Chico
- Monjas
- Pilatan
- Pilatan Oriente
- Pillig
- Pumahua
- San Antonio
- San Isidro
- San Marcos Occidental
- San Marcos Oriente
- Santa Elena de Cuchitingue
- Tandalivi
- Tandaliví
- Verde Cocha

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Aláquez

Named natural and historic features inside Aláquez, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Angaguana
- Quebrada Chitán
- Quebrada Cruzhuaycu
- Quebrada El Cascajo
- Quebrada de Chigua
- Quebrada de El Derrumbo

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro Danta Sirina · 3,940 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Aláquez and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Latacunga Canton, the warmest month is Feb (average 12 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C). About 1,253 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (160 mm) and the driest Sep (52 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 12 124 

Feb 12 141 

Mar 12 159 

Apr 12 160 

May 12 119 

Jun 11 85 

Jul 11 65 

Aug 11 53 

Sep 11 52 

Oct 12 92 

Nov 12 101 

Dec 12 104 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Aláquez

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital SSC CUCHITINGUE · Aláquez 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.85439&mlon=-78.52621#map=17/-0.85439/-78.52621) 

Bank Cooperativa 29 de Octubre · Guaytacama 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.85296&mlon=-78.62119#map=17/-0.85296/-78.62119) 

ATM Cajeros JEP · Latacunga 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.93328&mlon=-78.61567#map=17/-0.93328/-78.61567) 

Petrol pump Petroworld · Mulaló 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.78478&mlon=-78.58017#map=17/-0.78478/-78.58017) 

Hotel Tambo Mulaló · Mulaló 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.78557&mlon=-78.58547#map=17/-0.78557/-78.58547) 

Mall Céntral Plaza - Latacunga · Latacunga 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.93791&mlon=-78.61009#map=17/-0.93791/-78.61009) 

School Escuela De Educación Básica 12 de Febrero · Mulaló 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.81707&mlon=-78.55337#map=17/-0.81707/-78.55337) 

College Facultad de Ciencias Administrativas UTC · Latacunga 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.88249&mlon=-78.60571#map=17/-0.88249/-78.60571) 

Police station Sede barrial la libertad · Latacunga 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.88947&mlon=-78.61334#map=17/-0.88947/-78.61334) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Aláquez

Places mapped inside Aláquez in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Schools3
- Restaurants3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other parishes in Latacunga Canton

- Belisario Quevedo
- Guaytacama
- Joseguango Bajo
- Latacunga
- Mulaló
- Once de Noviembre
- Poaló
- San Juan de Pastocalle
- Tanicuchi
- Toacaso

## Quick answers

- Where is Aláquez?In Latacunga Canton, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador
- What borders Aláquez?Guaytacama, Joseguango Bajo, Latacunga, Mulaló and Pano
- What is there to see in Aláquez?Go karts Cotopaxi
- What time zone is Aláquez in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Aláquez?Dollar (USD)
- What language is spoken in Aláquez?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Aláquez?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Aláquez?Settlements lie between 2,863 m and 3,247 m
- What is the highest point in Aláquez?Cerro Danta Sirina (3,940 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Aláquez?May to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Aláquez?SSC CUCHITINGUE, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Aláquez?Cooperativa 29 de Octubre, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Aláquez?Cajeros JEP, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Aláquez?Petroworld, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Aláquez?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Aláquez?EC050151 (OCHA common operational dataset)