Las Gradas

Las Gradas is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 4,351 metres. Las Gradas 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 west of Las Gradas.

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.

Las Gradas

Latitude
-0.17533° or 0° 10′ 31″ south
Longitude
-78.57994° or 78° 34′ 48″ west
Elevation
4,351 metres (14,275 feet)
Open location code
67F3RCFC+V2
Geo­Names ID
12300700
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