Imbabura UNESCO Global Geopark, UNESCO Global Geopark in Imbabura Province, Ecuador.
The geopark spans across volcanic formations, lakes, and diverse ecosystems with 55 distinct geological sites throughout five regional districts.
Established on May 30, 2019, this territory became Ecuador's first UNESCO Global Geopark after an extensive development phase of the Imbabura Geopark Project.
The region houses multiple indigenous groups including Otavalos, Natabuelas, Kayambis, and Awás, each maintaining their specific languages and traditional practices.
Visitors can explore geological formations through marked trails, participate in guided tours, and engage with local communities through organized cultural programs.
Lake Cuicocha, formed within a volcanic crater, provides opportunities for scientific research about tectonic activities and volcanic processes in the Andes.
GPS coordinates: 0.33333,-78.18333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:45
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
48.1 km
Cayambe
40.6 km
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
45.3 km
El Ángel Ecological Reserve
56.2 km
Cayambe Coca National Park
53.1 km
Cuicocha
20.3 km
Chiles volcano
60.4 km
Imbabura Volcano
8.8 km
Sincholagua Volcano
45.7 km
Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve
61.9 km
Cotacachi Volcano
18.7 km
Colegio Técnico Experimental de Aviación Civil
61.9 km
Cultural Complex Fabrica Imbabura
3.5 km
Museo Solar Intiñán
47.9 km
Torre Urban Plaza
36.3 km
Quitsato Sundial
37.1 km
Plaza de toros de Quito
64.6 km
Catequilla
46.1 km
Mojanda
26.3 km
Lagunas de mojanda
23.4 km
Hacienda Guachalá
41.6 km
Intiñan Equator Museum
47.9 km
Maquipucuna
41.5 km
Plaza de toros Raúl Dávalos de la Calle
64.6 km
Basílica El Quinche
51 km
Monumento a la Mitad del Mundo
48.1 km
Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System
29.5 km
Cathedral of Ibarra
7.6 kmReviews
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