Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, Protected volcanic area in Pichincha Province, Ecuador
The Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve spans 3383 hectares of land with elevations ranging from 1800 to 3356 meters above sea level.
The reserve gained its initial protection status as Ecuador's first National Park in 1966 before being designated as a Geobotanical Reserve in 1978.
Local farmers cultivate crops on agricultural terraces surrounding the central Pondoña lava dome, utilizing traditional methods passed down through generations.
The reserve's administration offices, viewing platform, and artisan market are located in the Ventanillas sector, where visitors start their descent into the crater.
The Pululahua crater represents one of two volcanic craters globally where people reside and remains the only one where agricultural activities take place.
Location: Pichincha Province
GPS coordinates: 0.03806,-78.46306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
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