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Conocoto

Pichincha, Ecuador · South America

About Conocoto

Conocoto is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sangolquí, 42km from Mindo Cloud Forest.

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

On a road trip, Conocoto 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 Conocoto to your route.

About Conocoto

The Armed Forces University (Spanish: Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas, ESPE; formerly called Escuela Politécnica del Ejército, Army Polytechnic School) is a higher education university in Sangolquí, Pichincha Province, Ecuador. Established on June 16, 1922, it originated from the Escuela de Oficiales Ingenieros

Read more (School of Engineer Officials), created by the Ecuadorian President José Luis Tamayo. Currently, ESPE has several campuses across Ecuador. These are ESPE Sangolquí (Main Campus), IASA (El Prado estate), ESPE Latacunga Campus, and ESPE Santo Domingo Zoila Luz Estate. The main campus boasts numerous labs, courts, auditoriums, virtual classrooms, the Alejandro Segovia Library and the Miguel G. Iturralde Jaramillo Colisseum.

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Conocoto offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Conocoto located?

Conocoto is located in Pichincha, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -0.2934 latitude, -78.4757 longitude.

What is the population of Conocoto?

Conocoto 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
-0.2934, -78.4757

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

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

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

9 km · about 20 min 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Cotopaxi National Park

One of the world's highest active volcanoes with a perfect snow-capped cone rising to 19,347 feet.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Cotopaxi Volcano

One of the world's highest active volcanoes at 5,897 meters, with a near-perfect snow-capped cone visible from Quito on clear days.

44 km · about 50 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 Conocoto.

San Rafael

🇪🇨 Ecuador

3 km away

Sangolquí

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km awayPop. 5,114

Alangasí

🇪🇨 Ecuador

7 km away

La Merced

🇪🇨 Ecuador

8 km away

Quito

🇪🇨 Ecuador

9 km awayPop. 2,781,641

San Antonio

🇪🇨 Ecuador

11 km away

Cumbayá

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km away

Tumbaco

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km away

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