Cayambe, Volcano in Ecuador
Cayambe is a massive compound volcano located in the Cordillera Central, a range of the Ecuadorian Andes.
It is the third highest mountain in Ecuador and is located within the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve.
The indigenous people of the region consider Cayambe to be a sacred mountain.
Cayambe is a popular destination for mountaineers from around the world.
Cayambe is the only point on the Earth's surface where the Equator passes through snow.
Location: Pichincha
Location: Cayambe Canton
Elevation above the sea: 5,790 m
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Cayambe is a massive compound volcano located in the Cordillera Central, a range of the Ecuadorian Andes.
The Quitsato Sundial is a giant, accurate equatorial sundial located in the Cayambe area.
Cayambe Coca National Park is an ecologically diverse area, covering different ecosystems from rainforests to glacial areas.
Hacienda Guachalá is one of the oldest and most extensive haciendas in Ecuador.
The Mojanda Lakes are a group of three volcanic crater lakes situated near the town of Otavalo.
Imbabura Volcano stands as a dormant giant overlooking the Andean landscape.
Reventador is an active stratovolcano which lies in the eastern Andes of Ecuador.
