Principal is a town and rural parish in Chordeleg Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. It is located 18 km south of Chordeleg, and 65 km from the city of Cuenca. It was founded as a parish by Executive Decree on June 12, 1953, under the presidency of José María Velasco Ibarra. The average temperature is 15.3 °C (59.5 °F). Cuenca, the third largest city in Ecuador, is only a two-hour bus ride away. Principal is known for its secluded natural environment and artisanal products. There are a number of hikes and guided tours to natural sites including La Cabaña, El Infiernillo, El Chorro, La Cruz de Misión, La Burra Playa, and Las Tres Lagunas. There is a river that runs through the valley in Principal called the Rio Samba Rancho, with local trout or "troucha." Each year in April the town hosts a "Festival de las Manzanas" or "Apple Festival" to showcase the fruit from the previous season. The event has many different dishes made from apples and festivities in the center of town at the "Cancha" or court. More information...
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