The province is named after the active Tungurahua volcano (approximately 5,016 m high), which is one of its most famous attractions.
Capital: Ambato (known as the "Ciudad de las Flores y de las Frutas" – City of Flowers and Fruits).
Cantons: 9, including Ambato, Baños de Agua Santa, Cevallos, Mocha, Patate, Quero, San Pedro de Pelileo, Santiago de Píllaro, and Tisaleo.
The province is characterized by fertile valleys, mountains, a mild climate, and intensive agriculture (fruit, vegetables, and flowers).
Major tourist attractions include Baños de Agua Santa (a spa town with thermal springs, waterfalls such as Pailón del Diablo, adventure sports, and access to the Amazon region).
The Tungurahua volcano itself, national parks such as Llanganates and Sangay (partially).
Ambato with its famous carnival (Fruit and Flower Festival, without water fights), leather and textile industries, and cultural heritage.
Tungurahua combines nature (volcanoes, waterfalls, mountains), adventure, Andean culture, and gastronomy (such as llapingachos, cuy, and sugarcane candy).
It is economically dynamic and a popular destination for both Ecuadorians and foreign tourists.
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