Rumiñahui volcano, Stratovolcano in Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador.
Rising 4,721 meters above sea level, Rumiñahui volcano features three distinct summits and steep rocky faces visible from multiple directions in the Andes.
The volcano bears the name of an Incan military commander who led resistance against Spanish conquistadors during the conquest of Ecuador in the 16th century.
Local indigenous communities maintain traditions of respecting the mountain through ceremonies and stories passed down through generations in Quechua language.
Visitors need to obtain a permit at Cotopaxi National Park entrance and should start climbing early morning to avoid afternoon weather changes.
The mountain contains three separate peaks - Norte at 4,712m, Central at 4,631m, and Sur at 4,696m - connected by exposed rocky ridges.
Elevation above the sea: 4,721 m
GPS coordinates: -0.58595,-78.50798
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:05
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