Cotacachi Volcano, Dormant volcano in Imbabura Province, Ecuador.
The Cotacachi Volcano rises to 4,944 meters above sea level in the Western Cordillera of northern Ecuador, featuring a snow-capped summit and extensive caldera.
Edward Whymper completed the first recorded ascent of Cotacachi on April 24, 1880, accompanied by mountaineers Jean-Antoine Carrel and Louis Carrel.
The Kayambi people consider the mountain a sacred site within their traditional territories, incorporating its presence into their ancestral beliefs and ceremonies.
The climbing season spans from June to September, requiring crampons and technical gear for ascents beyond 4,750 meters in elevation.
The volcano contains one of the largest calderas in the world, measuring 5 kilometers across and showcasing the scale of past geological events.
GPS coordinates: 0.36048,-78.34873
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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