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Joséguango Bajo

Cotopaxi, Ecuador · South America

About Joséguango Bajo

Joséguango Bajo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mulaló, 23km from Cotopaxi National Park.

Joséguango Bajo is a town located in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Joséguango Bajo 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 Joséguango Bajo to your route.

About Joséguango Bajo

Saquisilí is a town in the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Saquisilí Canton. Sasquisilí is located about 25 minutes from Latacunga and 2.5 hours from Quito. The town, located off the Pan-American Highway, is best known for the local market held in its eight plazas on Thursdays [1]. Unlike Otavalo,

Read more the market is mainly for locals from the highlands who come to buy pots and pans, electronics, herbal remedies, livestock or produce [2]. To go to the animal market, arrive between 7 and 9 a.m. Traditional food is available in the market, which serves the local population rather than the tourist trade.

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Where is Joséguango Bajo located?

Joséguango Bajo is located in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -0.8184 latitude, -78.5952 longitude.

What is the population of Joséguango Bajo?

Joséguango Bajo 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
Cotopaxi
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-0.8184, -78.5952

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Joséguango Bajo

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

35 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 Joséguango Bajo.

Mulaló

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

Guaytacama

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

Tanicuchí

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km away

Saquisilí

🇪🇨 Ecuador

8 km awayPop. 3,778

San Juan de Pastocalle

🇪🇨 Ecuador

11 km away

Toacaso

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km away

Latacunga

🇪🇨 Ecuador

13 km awayPop. 205,624

Pujilí

🇪🇨 Ecuador

19 km awayPop. 16,168

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