Planada del Volcán

Planada del Volcán is a slope in , and has an elevation of 4,142 metres. Planada del Volcán is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pichincha.

Volcano
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is a stratovolcano in . The capital wraps around its eastern slopes. The two highest peaks of the mountain are Wawa and Ruku . The active caldera is in Wawa on the western side of the mountain. is situated 3 km northwest of Planada del Volcán.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Quito.

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, the capital of , was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city. 's Old City is the largest in the Americas and was one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognized as the largest and most intact colonial city center remaining in the Americas.

Planada del Volcán

Latitude
-0.18478° or 0° 11′ 5″ south
Longitude
-78.5859° or 78° 35′ 9″ west
Elevation
4,142 metres (13,589 feet)
Open location code
67F3RC87+3J
Geo­Names ID
12300697
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Satellite Map

Discover Planada del Volcán from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Planada del Volcán” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as El Pailón and Las Gradas.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Loma Lugllucha and Cerro Chuquiragua.

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