El Altar volcano, Extinct volcano in Sangay National Park, Ecuador.
El Altar consists of nine distinct peaks surrounding a central crater lake called Laguna Amarilla at an elevation of 5,319 meters.
The mountain's summit completely collapsed during a massive eruption over 500 years ago, transforming its original structure into the current formation.
Indigenous Kichwa people named this mountain Kapak Urku, translating to Lord of the Mountains in their native language.
Visitors need sleeping bags, sunglasses, sunblock, trekking shoes, rainwear, and warm clothing when hiking through the varying weather conditions.
The refuge at Hacienda El Releche provides basic accommodations with solar power, serving as a base for explorers heading to Yellow Lake.
GPS coordinates: -1.67196,-78.41017
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:41
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