Sumaco, Stratovolcano in Napo Province, Ecuador.
Sumaco rises to 3,990 meters with a broad crater at its summit and features slopes covered in dense cloud forest vegetation.
The volcano experienced its most recent documented eruption around 1895, marking the last period of significant geological activity in this area.
Indigenous communities near Sumaco maintain traditional practices that incorporate the mountain into their understanding of natural elements and territory.
Access to Sumaco requires advance planning with local guides, proper climbing equipment, and consideration of weather patterns that affect visibility.
The mountain hosts the rare frog species Pristimantis ernesti, which exists exclusively at the summit of this isolated volcanic peak.
Location: Ecuador
Location: Napo Province
Elevation above the sea: 3,990 m
GPS coordinates: -0.54132,-77.62722
Latest update: March 19, 2025 05:07
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