Two parallel rivers
The Zamora and Malacatos rivers flow through the city side by side, enclosing the historic centre and meeting at the northern edge in a clear point of convergence.
Minimalist map poster · Ecuador
Loja Map Poster & Print
3.9931° S / 79.2042° W
An Andean city in a narrow southern valley, laid out between two rivers that meet at its northern end
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Loja in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Loja, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Loja at home
The map
About this Loja map poster
Loja sits in a long valley in the southern Andes of Ecuador, at an altitude of around two thousand metres. The city stretches north to south along the valley floor, following the courses of two rivers, the Zamora and the Malacatos, which run roughly parallel through the urban area before joining at the northern end of the city.
The historic centre is laid out on a colonial grid between the rivers, with squares and churches placed at regular intervals. Beyond it, the city climbs the valley slopes, where the streets become more irregular. Loja is often described as Ecuador's capital of music and culture, and it serves as a gateway to Podocarpus National Park in the mountains to the east.
A Loja map poster shows a city shaped with unusual clarity by its setting. The two rivers form strong parallel lines, the grid sits neatly between them, and the valley walls give the composition a natural frame. It is an elegant, balanced map, and one that feels distinctly Andean.
- Population
- 274,000
- Coordinates
- 3.9931° S / 79.2042° W
- Elevation
- 2060 m
- Time zone
- Guayaquil
- Region
- Loja, Ecuador
Colonial street grid
Between the rivers, the old centre follows a regular grid of blocks and squares, giving the heart of Loja an orderly pattern characteristic of Spanish colonial planning.
Valley slopes
The city climbs the hillsides on both sides of the valley, where streets curve and branch to follow the terrain, softening the outline of the regular core.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Loja
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Loja
A map that means something
Loja has a loyal community of people who studied, worked or grew up in the valley, many of whom now live elsewhere in Ecuador or abroad. A map of its rivers and grid is a quiet reminder of home and its musical, unhurried pace.
Add a personal title, a subtitle in Spanish or English and the coordinates line. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and download HD files or order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Loja posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Loja map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Loja poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Loja poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Loja poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Loja poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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