Mojanda

The Mojanda summit rises to 4,263 meters above sea level, featuring three crater lakes: Karikucha, Yanakucha, and Warmikucha within its volcanic caldera.

Mojanda and its companion volcano Fuya Fuya ceased their activity approximately 200,000 years ago following intense Plinian eruptions that formed the current caldera structure.

The mountain area serves as a connection point between indigenous communities of Pichincha and Imbabura provinces, who maintain traditional agricultural practices in the surrounding páramos.

Visitors can reach Mojanda by taking a two-and-a-half-hour bus ride from Quito to Otavalo, followed by a taxi journey to the summit area.

The mountain complex contains two volcanic structures with vents positioned just 3 kilometers apart, creating an unusual geological formation in the Eastern Cordillera.

GPS coordinates: 0.10800,-78.25494

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:09