Donate
Simiatug
Community
About Simiatug:
The name Simiatug, in the indigenous Kichwa language, means "Mouth of the Wolf". This Ecuadorian parish is constituted by several indigenous communes, and can be reached by taking the road to Salinas, or from Cruz de Arenal via another ballasted road. It is located at the north end of the Guaranda canton, within the following limits: to the north, the Cotopaxi Province; to the south, the parish of Salinas; to the east, the Province of Tungurahua and Salinas and to the west the Facundo Vela parrish.
It has much anthropological and sociological importance. Some books have been written, especially by foreign scholars, on this territory considered one of the oldest in the province of Bolívar. The ruins of the temple to the God Guanguliquín and the “Valley of Cathedrals” are found in Simiautug, which are large stone cliffs, important natural manifestations of notable beauty.
Among the communities in Simiatug, the "Chuquizungo" stand out in particular, with over 15,000 indigenous people who continue to live according to their customs, religion, language and even socio-political aspects, as they did hundreds of years ago.
The average yearly temperature in Simiatug is 45ºF (7ºC) due to its elevation at over 10,000 feet (3238 meters) above sea level.
The natural places have a unique beauty, since it is located on the Western slopes of the Andes mountain range. Since the parish is inhabited by a mostly indigenous population, its main activities are agricultural and there is overwhelming poverty as well.
It has much anthropological and sociological importance. Some books have been written, especially by foreign scholars, on this territory considered one of the oldest in the province of Bolívar. The ruins of the temple to the God Guanguliquín and the “Valley of Cathedrals” are found in Simiautug, which are large stone cliffs, important natural manifestations of notable beauty.
Among the communities in Simiatug, the "Chuquizungo" stand out in particular, with over 15,000 indigenous people who continue to live according to their customs, religion, language and even socio-political aspects, as they did hundreds of years ago.
The average yearly temperature in Simiatug is 45ºF (7ºC) due to its elevation at over 10,000 feet (3238 meters) above sea level.
The natural places have a unique beauty, since it is located on the Western slopes of the Andes mountain range. Since the parish is inhabited by a mostly indigenous population, its main activities are agricultural and there is overwhelming poverty as well.
Come visit us soon so you can read all about our next project in the Simiatug Community and how you can get involved!