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City in Loja, Ecuador
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Loja is a city in the south of the Andean Highlands region of Ecuador.
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Museo de la Música del Centro Cultural Pio Jaramillo Alvarado
Inaugurated in 2004, it contains permanent exhibits on lojano music and composers, a concert hall, an area for temporary exhibits, a cafeteria, and a small music shop.
Museo de las Madres Conceptas
Museum housed in the Hermanas Concepcionistas Monastery, the second oldest in the country. It was constructed at the end of the 16th century.
Museo del Banco Central del Ecuador
This archeological museum focuses on the colonial history of the area.
Museo Arqueológica y Lojanidad
Museo de la Puerta de la Ciudad
This museum seeks to recreate the history of the city, but also has exhibits showcasing local painting, sculpture, and photography.
A cultural movement to help visitors know Loja. The creators of Free Walks Loja offer non-traditional tours for everyone. You decide the real value to you of the tour: the tour is entirely tip-based.
Very good pizzas and pastas. The salads are amazing. Open until late.
Modern and very clean hotel in the town centre. Huge rooms with 2 double beds, private bathroom, cable TV and free Wi-Fi internet. Price includes breakfast.
Probably the cheapest option in Loja. $100/month. Nice place.
By bus
Transportes Loja operates buses throughout Ecuador. Loja is just one hour from Vilcabamba & the Podocarpus National Park, which are popular tourist destinations.
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