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Calderón

Pichincha, Ecuador · South America

About Calderón

Calderón works well as a base: 10 minutes from Nayón, 38km from Mindo Cloud Forest.

Calderón is a town located in Pichincha, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Calderón sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Calderón to your route.

About Calderón

Calderón is a rural parish and village of Quito Canton, Pichincha Province, Ecuador. It is both Ecuador's, Latin and South America's, all of the Americas', and the world's largest village as its population is 249,941 (250,877 in the rural parish) in the 2022 census. It lies northeast of the city of Quito, on Ecuador

Read more Highway 35 (designated by the Ecuadorian transit police as E-35), a north-to-south-running highway which is the Ecuadorian segment of the Pan-American Highway. The seat of the parish (the village) is particularly known for its cemetery, which attracts visitors during All Souls' Day (November 2), and for its decorative masapán figurines.

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What are the best things to do in Calderón?

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Where is Calderón located?

Calderón is located in Pichincha, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -0.1051 latitude, -78.4314 longitude.

What is the population of Calderón?

Calderón has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Ecuador.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
South America
Country
Ecuador
Region
Pichincha
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-0.1051, -78.4314

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Calderón

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World)

A monument marking the equatorial line where you can stand in both hemispheres simultaneously, just north of Quito.

12 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Basilica del Voto Nacional

A neo-Gothic basilica in Quito whose gargoyles are Galapagos animals (iguanas, tortoises, boobies) and whose towers can be climbed via open planks above the nave vault.

15 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

La Compañía de Jesús

A Jesuit church in Quito covered in gold leaf, considered one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the Americas.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Quito Old Town

The first UNESCO World Heritage city, a colonial treasure at 2,850 meters with 40 churches, gilded monasteries, and vibrant plazas.

16 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Mindo Cloud Forest

A biodiversity hotspot just two hours from Quito, home to over 500 bird species, butterfly farms, chocolate tours, and waterfall hikes.

38 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Cuicocha

A crater lake at 3,068 m in the Cotacachi caldera with two forested lava-dome islands, ringed by a 12 km rim trail. Volcanic gas still bubbles from the lake bed.

46 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Calderón.

Llano Chico

🇪🇨 Ecuador

3 km away

Nayón

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km away

Pomasqui

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km awayPop. 28,724

Cumbayá

🇪🇨 Ecuador

10 km away

Comité del Pueblo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

11 km away

Puembo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

11 km away

Tumbaco

🇪🇨 Ecuador

13 km away

Tababela

🇪🇨 Ecuador

13 km away

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