Túquerres founding is unclear due to
the existence of indigenous people in the area which could lead to establish a
foundation date before the Conquest, probably around 1529 - however, officially
attributed to Don Miguel Muñoz whom the December 17, 1541 would manage the
recognition of the town to the Royal Audience of Quito.Subsequently, Túquerres
be promoted to city status Canton Túquerres going to be the capital of the
province of the same name. The
town of Ipiales would be the
