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Chimborazo Highlights
Chimborazo province is defined by the dramatic peaks of the Cordillera Occidental and Oriental. This list highlights the Chimborazo stratovolcano, the point on Earth closest to the sun, alongside the active Tungurahua and the extinct El Altar. It includes essential high-altitude infrastructure like the Carrel and Whymper refuges, as well as unique natural features such as the rare Polylepis paper-tree forests and the historic Nariz del Diablo railway viewpoint.
A Chimborazo
Chimborazo is a stratovolcano situated in Ecuador in the Cordillera Occidental range of the Andes.
B El Altar
El Altar or Capac Urcu is an extinct volcano on the western side of Sangay National Park in Ecuador, 170 km south of Quito, with a highest…
C Tungurahua
Tungurahua is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador.
Mirador de Nariz de Diablo
An observation point overlooking the steep zig-zag descent of the Trans-Andean railroad and the 1,900-meter rocky outcrop known as the Devil's Nose.
Refugio Carrel
Mountain hut located at 4,800 meters on Mount Chimborazo. It is accessible by vehicle and serves as the primary base for climbers attempting the summit.
Refugio Whymper
Situated at 5,000 meters, this shelter is named after Edward Whymper, the first person to summit Chimborazo. It is used by climbers for high-altitude acclimatization.
cascada La Chorrera
A waterfall and vertical rock formation at the base of Mount Chimborazo, frequently used for hiking and rock climbing.
Tulabug
An extinct volcanic cone located near Riobamba, providing panoramic views of the surrounding Andean peaks.
Bosque de Polylepis
A high-altitude forest within the Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve featuring Polylepis trees, known for their distinctive peeling, paper-like bark.
Magdalena
High-altitude lake located within the paramo ecosystem of the Chimborazo region.
Tungurahua Refugio
Also known as Refugio Nicolás Martínez, this mountain shelter is located on the slopes of the active Tungurahua volcano at 3,800 meters.
Cerro Igualata
An extinct stratovolcano reaching 4,430 meters, positioned between the Chimborazo and Tungurahua volcanoes.
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