Closest volcano to Cuenca

There are no volcanoes in Cuenca, Ecuador. Sangay volcano is the closest one, it is located in the Morona Santiago province, part of the Sangay National Reserve. The Sangay volcano is the least accessible and least studied volcano in Ecuador. Also, it is the most active volcano in Ecuador.

Although Sangay is the nearest mountain to Cuenca, if you are willing to travel a little north, El Altar and Chimborazo volcanoes are great tourist destinations. Mount Chimborazo is the highest point on Earth.

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El Altar volcano, Chimborazo. Andes. Ecuador

El Altar volcano - Crater lake

Location: Chimborazo province

El Altar is an extinct volcano on Sangay National Park. 170 km south of Quito, near Riobamba. It has nine peaks surrounding a beautiful glacial crater lake. Surrounding the crater, there are green valleys full of waterfalls and multi-coloured glacial lagoons.

Chimborazo volcano

Location: Chimborazo province

Chimborazo volcano is the highest peak of Ecuador. It is 20,564 feet (6,268 meters) height. The mountain is capped with eternal snow. Chimborazo volcano is the farthest point from the center of the earth.

Tungurahua volcano

Location: Tungurahua province

Tungurahua is an active volcano with an elevation of 16,475 ft. (5,023 m.) above sea level. It is an impressive symmetric volcano, but its summit is usually under clouds. Located in the Tungurahua province of Ecuador. It is part of the Sangay National Park. Also, considered one of South America's most active volcanoes. No doubt why Tungurahua ...

Sangay National Park

Location: Morona Santiago province

Sangay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, located in the Morona Santiago, Chimborazo and Tungurahua provinces, Ecuador. The Sangay National Park includes three volcanoes: Tungurahua (16,457 ft - 5,016 m), Sangay (17,159 ft - 5,230 m), and El Altar (17,451 ft - 5,319 m). Sangay and Tungurahua are active volcanoes. However, El Altar is an ...