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Papallacta

Napo, Ecuador · South America

About Papallacta

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.

About Papallacta

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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Where is Papallacta located?

Papallacta is located in Napo, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -0.3765 latitude, -78.1424 longitude.

What is the population of Papallacta?

Papallacta 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
Napo
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-0.3765, -78.1424

Emergency & Services

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Papallacta

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

44 km · about 50 min 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

45 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

54 km · about 65 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 Papallacta.

Cuyuja

🇪🇨 Ecuador

14 km away

Oyacachi

🇪🇨 Ecuador

19 km away

Oyambarillo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

29 km awayPop. 8,000

La Merced

🇪🇨 Ecuador

30 km away

Yaruquí

🇪🇨 Ecuador

30 km away

Tababela

🇪🇨 Ecuador

31 km away

Alangasí

🇪🇨 Ecuador

31 km away

Puembo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

33 km away

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