Martínez-Holguín House Museum, Ambato
Facts and practical information
Martínez-Holguín House is a historic house museum in Atocha parish, in the northern suburbs of Ambato, Ambato Canton, Tungurahua Province, Ecuador. It is situated in the Botanical Garden Atocha-La Liria, and dates to 1865, when it was built by Dr. Nicolás Martínez Vasconez. Since then, it has been the residence of several notable figures, including Luis A. Martínez, the author of the novel A la Costa and Minister of State and Education, who established the Colegio Normal de Agricultura in Ambato, and scientist Augusto Nicolás Martínez. It has since been converted into a wax museum. ()
Ambato
Martínez-Holguín House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, La Liria, Casa de Montalvo, Colegio Nacional "Bolívar".