Pichincha (volcano) - Wikipedia
Pichincha is a stratovolcano in Ecuador. The capital Quito wraps around its eastern slopes. The two highest peaks of the mountain are Wawa Pichincha (Kichwa wawa child, baby / small, [3] Spanish spelling Guagua Pichincha) (4,784 metres (15,696 ft)) and Ruku Pichincha (Kichwa ruku old person, [3] Spanish Rucu Pichincha) (4,698 metres (15,413 ft)).
Quito - Wikipedia
Quito is located in a valley on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, [4] an active stratovolcano in the Andes. Quito's elevation of 2,850 m (9,350 ft) makes it either the highest or the second highest capital city in the world.
Cotopaxi - Wikipedia
Cotopaxi (Spanish pronunciation: [kotoˈpaksi]) is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, located near Latacunga city of Cotopaxi Province, about 50 km (31 mi) south of Quito, and 31 km (19 mi) northeast of the city of Latacunga, Ecuador. [1]
Guagua Pichincha - Global Volcanism Program
Quito, particularly southern Quito, gains protection from a natural barrier formed by the intervening Ungui-El Cinto ridge (which lies along the W margin of the city, i.e. at the top of the figure). The geometry of this barrier accounts for the lack of lahar hazard zones in the southern part of the city.
Closest volcano to Quito - Travel Guide, Location, Map
The city of Quito is surrounded by several volcanoes. South-west of Quito, there is the Antisana Volcano, while to the north-west is the Cayambe volcano. If you are willing to travel a little more, going north there is the Imbabura volcano, Mojanda Lakes and Cuicocha caldera.
Climbing the Pichincha Volcano in Quito - Ecuador Hop
A guide for climbing the Pichincha Volcano from Quito's cable car- the teleferico. What to bring, how long it will take and a little history of the volcano.
Quito Geography - Information, climate and weather in Quito
Quito is the only capital city in the world that is constantly under the threat of an active volcano in the form of Pichincha. Pichincha has two openings, Rucu Pichincha at 4700m above sea level and Guagua Pichincha at 4794m.
Rucu Pichincha Volcano Hike in Quito, Ecuador - Travel By Carla …
Mar 27, 2019 · Thinking of hiking the Rucu Pichincha Volcano in Quito, Ecuador? Here is everything to know before you go—based on my personal experience.
A Get Outside Guide: Hiking Rucu Pichincha | Ecuador
Rucu Pichincha is a volcano that sits just outside of Quito. To get to the hiking trail, you’ll take the TeleferiQo ($8.50) up to 12,943 ft (3,945 meters). From there, hiking Rucu Pichincha will take 3-4 hours.
Guagua Pichincha Volcano, Ecuador - VolcanoDiscovery
Dec 8, 2021 · Guagua Pichincha is one of Ecuador's most active volcanoes. The stratovolcano is part of a complex that rises immediately west of the capital Quito, at only 8 km distance from the city center. 3 major explosive eruptions have occurred at Guagua Pichincha in the past 2000 years, the most recent one in 1660.
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