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Cerro de Arcos, Mountain summit in southern Sierra, Ecuador.

Cerro de Arcos stands at 3,700 meters above sea level, featuring natural stone formations with multiple towers, columns, and weathered arches.

The rock formations of Cerro de Arcos originated during the Paleogene period, with geological structures shaped through millennia of wind and environmental erosion.

The mountain peak marks the natural boundary between El Oro and Loja provinces, serving as a geographical reference point for local communities of Bellavista and Sabadel.

Visitors can reach the summit through a marked hiking trail, with the nearest access points located near the villages of Zaruma and Manu.

This formation ranks as the sixth highest peak among 285 mountains in Loja Province, covering an area of 300 square meters at its summit.

GPS coordinates: -3.55994,-79.45995

Latest update: March 22, 2025 19:09

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