There are a population of 23,000 habitants, was at the pre-Columbian time a very important establishment, whose cacique was called Sangolquí.

Later during the colonial time, one transformed into a rural center of properties and manufactures, by its proximity to Quito, as well as being a site of room of natives, who with their work have helped the progress.

Main the attractiveness of Sangolquí is the fair of the Domingo in who the weekend tourists taste of the typical plate: Hornado and beer.

The fairs of Sangolquí are one of main attractive the tourist ones whereupon it counts the place, by his unmistakable folkloric shades and the variety of the products that in her expand, products like: vegetables, meats, food, clothes, household-electric and until valuable articles of crafts.

Most of the salesmen (40%), is of Sangolquí the rest come from Quito, Machachi, Amaguaña, Pintag, Saquisilí, etc.

The presence of the natives of different points from the mountainous area, with their so characteristic clothes and customs, gives colorful a very special one to the fair.

The activity fair is of Great importance for Sangolquí, inasmuch as it generates a movement commercial whose benefits to a great extent fall to the local population in charge of l process of preparation and trade.

The Valley of the Chillos is known like the "World-wide Capital of the Hornado". The best sites to enjoy this manjar of the Gods are in the Tingo and the Market "the Tourism" of Sangolquí.

Volunteer placements:
* Teach English in schools and high schools
* Daycare centers
* Medical and emergency centers