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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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Napo, Ecuador · South America
Papallacta sits on the route: 25 minutes from Cuyuja, 47km from Cotopaxi National Park.
Papallacta is a town located in Napo, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Papallacta 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 Papallacta to your route.
Papallacta is a village at an altitude of 3,300 metres (10,827 feet) in Napo Province, Ecuador. Its population is 635 as of 2022.
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Papallacta is located in Napo, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -0.3765 latitude, -78.1424 longitude.
Papallacta has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Ecuador.
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cathedral
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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
A Jesuit church in Quito covered in gold leaf, considered one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the Americas.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
The first UNESCO World Heritage city, a colonial treasure at 2,850 meters with 40 churches, gilded monasteries, and vibrant plazas.
45 km · about 50 min drive
national park
One of the world's highest active volcanoes with a perfect snow-capped cone rising to 19,347 feet.
47 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A monument marking the equatorial line where you can stand in both hemispheres simultaneously, just north of Quito.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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