Tulcán
- "Tulcan" is also an alternative spelling of tulchan
Tulcán is the capital of the province of Carchi in Ecuador. The population of Tulcán is approximately 83,000.[1] Tulcán is known for its hot springs, deep wells, and a topiary garden cemetery (the second in the world) created by José Franco. The city is the highest in Ecuador, at 2,950 meters above sea level.
Proximity to Colombia
It is 7 km from the Colombian border; the international bridge Rumichaca is shared by the two countries. Residents of Tulcán do not have to present a passport when traveling the international bridge. Bounded on the north by the municipality of Ipiales (Colombia), on the south by the Huaca Canton to the east by the Amazonian provinces of Sucumbios and west to the coastal province of Esmeraldas. This city is known for its civic culture and modern business, similar to that of Colombia because of its proximity to and significant trade with that country.
Transportation
Tulcan is very well connected in terms of land and air transport: the Panamerican Highway and Luis A. Mantilla airport.
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