Beach near Tulcan, Ecuador

Tulcan Travel Guide

Ecuador

Tulcán is a city in northern Ecuador with a population of 86,498. It uses Ecuador mainland time and is served by Tulcán Airport (TUA), the airport named for the city.

Tulcán is an inland destination rather than a base for a beach holiday. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so visitors should plan their stay around the city and its surrounding northern Ecuadorian setting.

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Local time

86,498

Population

5,643 miles away

Weather in Tulcan

Fri

17°

Sat

17°

Sun

16°

Know before you go

Pays in USD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +593

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Ecuador for good service, but not always mandatory. A service charge is sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Tulcan

Jan

16°22

Feb

16°26

Mar

16°29

Apr

16°27

May

16°28

Jun

15°26

Jul

14°25

Aug

15°19

Sep

16°21

Oct

17°21

Nov

17°24

Dec

17°25

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Tulcan

  1. Cerro Cuaspud

    historic site

    4.6 km

  2. Teatro Lemarie

    theatre venue

    0.3 km

  3. Iglesia Cristiana Bautista Puerta del Cielo

    christian place of worship

    2 km

  4. La Verdad Duele

    dance club

    0.2 km

  5. MegaClub

    dance club

    0.1 km

  6. Catedral de Tulcán

    christian place of worship

    0.4 km

  7. Festijuegos

    amusement park

    0.7 km

Getting there

Tulcan Airport · 1.7 km

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