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Cotaló

Tungurahua Province, Ecuador · South America

About Cotaló

Cotaló is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Guambaló, 34km from Chimborazo.

Cotaló is a town located in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Cotaló 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 Cotaló to your route.

About Cotaló

Tungurahua (; from Quichua language tunguri (throat) and rahua (fire), "Throat of Fire") is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador. The volcano gives its name to the province of Tungurahua. Volcanic activity restarted on August 19, 1999, and is ongoing as of 2023, with several eruptive

Read more episodes since then, the most recent lasting from February 26 to March 16, 2016.

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Where is Cotaló located?

Cotaló is located in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -1.4315 latitude, -78.5130 longitude.

What is the population of Cotaló?

Cotaló 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
Tungurahua Province
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.4315, -78.5130

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

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

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Baños de Agua Santa

An adventure town at the base of the active Tungurahua volcano, famous for the Swing at the End of the World and the Route of Waterfalls.

10 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Ruta de las Cascadas (Baños)

A thrilling bike ride or bus route past dozens of waterfalls including the 80-meter Pailón del Diablo, descending through cloud forest to the Amazon basin.

17 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Chimborazo

Ecuador's 6,263 m ice-capped giant: the farthest point from Earth's centre. A wild vicuña-lined road climbs its flanks to the Carrel refuge at 4,850 m.

34 km · about 40 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 Cotaló.

Guambaló

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

Puela

🇪🇨 Ecuador

9 km away

Baños

🇪🇨 Ecuador

11 km awayPop. 9,501

Pelileo Grande

🇪🇨 Ecuador

11 km away

Pelileo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km awayPop. 16,572

San José de Chazo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km away

Quero

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km away

San Antonio de Bayushig

🇪🇨 Ecuador

13 km away

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