Prehispanic settlements were confirmed due to the ceramic remains found in the sector of Las Tres Tolas.

In 1851, El Angel became a parish of the Tulcan canton .
From the twentieth century, new road infrastructure from El Ángel towards Tulcán and Ibarra cities, promoted the development of the town and the canton.
The September 27, 1934 the Espejo canton was created, being its capital El Angel.
Prehispanic settlements were confirmed due to the ceramic remains found in the sector of Las Tres Tolas.
In 1851, El Angel became a parish of the Tulcan canton . From the twentieth century, new road infrastructure from El Ángel towards Tulcán and Ibarra cities, promoted the development of the town and the canton. The September 27, 1934 the Espejo canton was created, being its capital El Angel.
El Ángel, Ecuador