THE PALMIRA DESERT by Cinthya Aucancela

THE PALMIRA DESERT

cinthyamaiteaucancela — 2023-12-09 19:29:59 UTC

Perhaps when you look at this image for the first time you think you are in the Sahara desert in the Middle East, the truth is that although many say it looks similar, it is not, this is the Palmyra desert located in the province of Chimborazo. . From Chimborazo, ten minutes south of the Guamote canton, 30 minutes north of the canton, it balances the Alausí, which means that it offers very good accessibility from both Quito and Guayaquil respectively, a fascinating landscape that returns to those who visit it, since In its 10 hectares there are planted pine forests. It doesn't seem magical and the surrounding communities work hard to keep the place in its natural state. It is a place of natural charm suitable for having fun breathing fresh air in these sand dunes. There is also a place for adventurers looking for a bit of action in the middle of this place full of charm, after a certain transit where a photo of it appears to promote tourism in this area, several travel agencies have worked on a new plan of day so that tourists can enjoy this beautiful place in a single day. , providing them with all the comforts and biosafety measures.

LOCATION

cinthyamaiteaucancela — 2023-12-09 19:39:34 UTC

The Palmira desert is located 16 km from Guamote and about 66 km from the city of Riobamba in the province of Chimborazo.

Other distances

Quito: 230 kilometers

Palmira Dávalos: 2 kilometers

CLIMATE

cinthyamaiteaucancela — 2023-12-09 19:41:57 UTC

The mornings are usually humid and cloudy, typical of the high Andean moors of Ecuador, with luck at midday and dusk you usually find clear afternoons.

Rain is rare, but can appear especially at night. The months with the greatest rainfall in the Palmyra Desert are usually March, April, May and June.

It is not a warm place but rather a cold one, given its height of between 3150 and 3450 meters.

The wind can blow very strong and is perhaps one of the reasons why the initial erosion occurred. It is also this wind that shapes the dunes and generates those impressive landscapes of the Palmyra desert.

The average daily temperature would be between 6ºC and 12ºC with cold mornings, sunny mid-days and freezing afternoons.

TOURISM

cinthyamaiteaucancela — 2023-12-09 19:47:23 UTC

The local communities of the Palmyra desert have organized themselves through community tourism associations to promote the visit of tourists, which is why entry costs 1 USD per person.

The communities of Jatun Loma and Galte Laime are organized to receive tourists and also to protect their community. They receive part of the support from the local government that is now showing interest in the place.

The best organized community is that of the Altas Dunas or community of Galte Laime, they are responsible for charging the entrance fee to the Palmira desert and also setting up an improvised parking lot and some cabins so that tourists can rest or protect themselves from the cold and wind.

ACTIVITIES

cinthyamaiteaucancela — 2023-12-09 19:50:57 UTC

Among the activities that can be done in the Palmira desert we have:

Hiking and trekking
Camping in the Palmyra desert
Horseback riding
Palmyra Desert and Sandboard
Accommodation in indigenous communities and families of Chimborazo