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Emilio María Terán

Tungurahua Province, Ecuador · South America

About Emilio María Terán

Emilio María Terán is worth a stop: 5 minutes from San Miguelito, 44km from Chimborazo.

Emilio María Terán 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, Emilio María Terán 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 Emilio María Terán to your route.

About Emilio María Terán

Píllaro (Spanish: [ˈpiʝaɾo]) is a town in Ecuador, located in the province of Tungurahua. It is the capital of the Píllaro Canton and stands about 19 km northeast of Ambato, the provincial capital. The town is located on a high Andean plain, at an altitude of 2,800 metres above sea level and has an average temperature

Read more of around 13 degrees Celsius. It is an agricultural centre, producing primarily cereals, potatoes, and fruit (mainly apples). It is also known as a centre for wood-carving.

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Where is Emilio María Terán located?

Emilio María Terán is located in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -1.2233 latitude, -78.5125 longitude.

What is the population of Emilio María Terán?

Emilio María Terán 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
-1.2233, -78.5125

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Emilio María Terán

4 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Quilotoa Crater Lake (Laguna Quilotoa)

A 3 km-wide Ecuadorian caldera filled with a turquoise, mineral-stained lake, reached by a paved road that ends at a village car park metres from the rim edge at 3,900 m. Andean light shifts the water from jade to deep blue.

59 km · about 70 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 Emilio María Terán.

San Miguelito

🇪🇨 Ecuador

4 km away

Sucre

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

Marcos Espinel

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km away

Píllaro

🇪🇨 Ecuador

7 km awayPop. 7,462

Izamba

🇪🇨 Ecuador

8 km away

Atahualpa

🇪🇨 Ecuador

11 km away

Ambato

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km awayPop. 387,309

Pelileo Grande

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km away

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