Turi, Ecuador

Turi is a town and parish in Cuenca Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. The parish covers an area of 26.2 km² and according to the 2001 Ecuadorian census it had a population total of 6,692.[1] It is perched on a hill with a public park that features an overlook of the city of Cuenca; perhaps and the only site where the entire city can be observed while still on the ground.

Turi
Parish
View of Cuenca from Turi
Turi
Coordinates: 2°57′S 78°59′W
Country Ecuador
ProvinceAzuay Province
CantonCuenca Canton
Area
 • Total10.1 sq mi (26.2 km2)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total6,692
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)
ClimateCfb

There are artisan shops outside of the church that sell boots and hats, while a number of souvenir stalls dot the roadway.

The Turi Church and observation point is a stop on the Cuenca bus tour. [2]

References
  1. "Parroquia Turi". Asociación de Juntas Parroquiales Rurales del Azuay. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
  2. "Turi Church and Observation Point". Unofficial Guide, Philippines. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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