Compañía in Provincia del Azuay
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Tumebamba

Tumebamba or Tomebamba, was a former city-state in the Inca federation, held by the ethnic Cañaris people; roughly translating to "plain of knives". Because of its high quality architecture, it was given to Atahualpa when the empire was divided in 1527. At that time, the city was the most important of the northern part of the empire, known as Chinchay Suyu. The center of Tomebamba was Pumapungo, which means "Gate of the Puma" from where was performed the administration of the region.

Located at -2.89917, -79.0139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Inca Empire, Cuenca, Ecuador, Archaeological sites in Ecuador

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cuenca

The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cuenca (Latin: Archidioecesis Conchensis in Aequatore) is an archdiocese located in the city of Cuenca in Ecuador. Erected as the Diocese of Cuenca from territory of the Diocese of Quito on July 1, 1786, it was elevated to archdiocese status on April 9, 1957.

Located at -2.89917, -79.0153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Roman Catholic dioceses in Ecuador, Religious organizations established in the 1780s, 1786 establishments, Dioceses established in the 18th century, Cuenca, Ecuador

Mariscal Lamar International Airport

Mariscal Lamar International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Lamar) is an airport serving Cuenca, a city in the province of Azuay in Ecuador.

Located at -2.88944, -78.9844 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airports in Ecuador, Azuay Province

New Cathedral of Cuenca

The New Cathedral of Cuenca is the cathedral church in Cuenca, Ecuador. The cathedral is located in front of Parque Calderon. The project of the cathedral was drawn by Juan Bautista Stiehle on suggestions made by Bishop León Garrido. The cathedral took over the function of the nearby Old Cathedral that had become too small. Construction works started in 1885 and lasted for almost a century. This building combines many architecture styles, nevertheless romanesque is predominant.

Located at -2.8975, -79.005 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Ecuador, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Ecuador, Cuenca, Ecuador

Old Cathedral of Cuenca

The Old Cathedral of Cuenca or Iglesia del Sagrario (Church of the Shrine) in Cuenca, Ecuador, was the main place of Spanish worship during the time of Spanish colonization; it functions today as the Museum for Religious Art. It is located at the Parque Calderon, opposite the New Cathedral. Planning for the church started in 1557 and construction began ten years later, using stones for the foundation and walls from the ruins of Tomebamba.

Located at -2.89784, -79.0039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roman Catholic cathedrals in Ecuador, Buildings and structures in Ecuador, Museums in Ecuador, Christianity in Ecuador, Cuenca, Ecuador

Matadero River

The Matadero River (or Cuenca River) is a river of Ecuador.

Located at -2.88444, -78.9503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Rivers of Ecuador

Azuay Department

Azuay Department was created with the 1824 reform of the subdivisions of Gran Colombia. Cuenca Province - Capital: Cuenca. Cantons: Cuenca, Cañar, Gualaseo y Girón. Loja Province - Capital: Loja. Cantons: Loja, Catacocha, Cariamanga y Zaruma. Jaén de Bracamoros y Maynas Province - Capital: Jaén de Bracamoros. Cantons: Jaén, Borja y Jeveros.

Located at -2.88333, -79 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Departments of Gran Colombia