Quisapincha
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Quisapincha is a town in Ecuador
, located in the province of Tungurahua
in the Ambato Canton
. It lies about 12 km west of the city of Ambato, high upon the mountainside of Cerro Casigana. From Quisapincha, there are excellent views of the Andes
, including the smoking Tungurahua
volcano and the valley in which Ambato sits.
The town has once been the center of Kisapincha resistance against Spanish and Creole intruders. Many of the Kisapincha now live in the high altitude communities that form Quisapincha Alto, part of the parroquia of Quisapincha. The only footpaths connecting Quisapincha Alto with larger cities were constantly watched and could be easily blocked by the defenders. Locals remember that "until 1975 no white man could enter Quisapincha Alto. It was impossible." The parroquia of Quisapincha once had infant mortality
of 547 deaths per 1000 births, and the communities of Quisapincha Alto are now growing at 6.3% per annum. During the 1992 uprising the indigenous people of Quisapincha Alto reappropriated the land from the church and gained some Kisapincha representation in local politics. Their rule faces continuing opposition from mestizo
townspeople.
Quisapincha is famous for its leather products. Almost 70% of the town's workforce is involved in the leather trade. Leather goods include shoes, jackets, wallets, hats, and gloves. The town also lies close to Parque de la Familia (Family Park), a provincial park dedicated to family activities. The park features sports facilities, a picnic area, and even an eco-walk.
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
, located in the province of Tungurahua
Tungurahua Province
Tungurahua is one of the twenty-four provinces of Ecuador. Its capital is Ambato. The province takes its name from the Tungurahua volcano, which is located within the boundaries of the provinces.-Population:...
in the Ambato Canton
Ambato Canton
Ambato Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Tungurahua Province. Its capital is the city of Ambato. Its population at the 2011 census was 387,282....
. It lies about 12 km west of the city of Ambato, high upon the mountainside of Cerro Casigana. From Quisapincha, there are excellent views of the Andes
Andes
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about long, about to wide , and of an average height of about .Along its length, the Andes is split into several ranges, which are separated...
, including the smoking Tungurahua
Tungurahua
Tungurahua, , rahua : "Throat of Fire" or from Panzaleo) is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador. The volcano gives its name to the province of Tungurahua...
volcano and the valley in which Ambato sits.
The town has once been the center of Kisapincha resistance against Spanish and Creole intruders. Many of the Kisapincha now live in the high altitude communities that form Quisapincha Alto, part of the parroquia of Quisapincha. The only footpaths connecting Quisapincha Alto with larger cities were constantly watched and could be easily blocked by the defenders. Locals remember that "until 1975 no white man could enter Quisapincha Alto. It was impossible." The parroquia of Quisapincha once had infant mortality
Infant mortality
Infant mortality is defined as the number of infant deaths per 1000 live births. Traditionally, the most common cause worldwide was dehydration from diarrhea. However, the spreading information about Oral Re-hydration Solution to mothers around the world has decreased the rate of children dying...
of 547 deaths per 1000 births, and the communities of Quisapincha Alto are now growing at 6.3% per annum. During the 1992 uprising the indigenous people of Quisapincha Alto reappropriated the land from the church and gained some Kisapincha representation in local politics. Their rule faces continuing opposition from mestizo
Mestizo
Mestizo is a term traditionally used in Latin America, Philippines and Spain for people of mixed European and Native American heritage or descent...
townspeople.
Quisapincha is famous for its leather products. Almost 70% of the town's workforce is involved in the leather trade. Leather goods include shoes, jackets, wallets, hats, and gloves. The town also lies close to Parque de la Familia (Family Park), a provincial park dedicated to family activities. The park features sports facilities, a picnic area, and even an eco-walk.