Cumbayá

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Cumbayá, Suburban parish in Tumbaco Valley, Ecuador

Located at 2200 meters elevation east of Quito, Cumbayá features modern residential zones with commercial developments in a semi-tropical climate setting.

The parish establishment dates to June 29, 1571, evolving from agricultural lands into a metropolitan district that now stands as Ecuador's highest-income area.

The Universidad San Francisco de Quito campus brings international students who stay with local families, creating educational and social connections across cultures.

The Túnel Oswaldo Guayasamín, stretching 1.5 kilometers, connects Cumbayá to Quito, while buses from Río Coca terminal run every five minutes.

The Chaquiñán rail trail extends 20 kilometers from Cumbayá to Puembo, offering visitors a dedicated path through the Ecuadorian landscape.

Location: Quito Metro

Elevation above the sea: 2,200 m

GPS coordinates: -0.20000,-78.43333

Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:11

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