Parque Universitario PUEAR

Loja


Almost 5km south of the center, the 90-hectare reserve has excellent trails. You’ll need to cab it here ($1.25).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Loja attractions

2. Mirador Teléferico

1.96 MILES

Loja's best viewpoint is at the top of the cable car from Parque Pucará, 1km south of Plaza de la Independencia up Olmedo. Walk or get a taxi ($1) to the…

3. Calle Lourdes

2.27 MILES

This narrow lane is the oldest colonial street in Loja. There are some nice art galleries here (if only the street were pedestrianized, they would be much…

4. Plaza de la Independencia

2.31 MILES

The plaza is hemmed in by the Church of San Sebastián and colonial-era buildings with pillared overhangs and shuttered wooden balconies. A brightly tiled…

5. Museo de la Música

2.53 MILES

This fun museum located in an old school explores the lives of famous musicians who hailed from Loja (most peaking in success during the golden 1890–1940…

6. Plaza Santo Domingo

2.53 MILES

Make a beeline a block south of Parque Central for this plaza, mainly notable for the Church of Santo Domingo, adorned with religious paintings.

7. Museo de la Cultura Lojana

2.61 MILES

On the south side of Parque Central, a characterful republican-era building houses this museum and its exhibits, which include good local art, archaeology…