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Perucho

Pichincha, Ecuador · South America

About Perucho

Perucho is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Tocachi, 22km from Cuicocha.

Perucho is a town located in Pichincha, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Perucho 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 Perucho to your route.

About Perucho

Monjas River ("Rio Monjas"; translation: Nun River) is located in Pichincha Province, Ecuador. It has been associated with environmental problems because of the discharge from nearby factories.

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Where is Perucho located?

Perucho is located in Pichincha, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are 0.1101 latitude, -78.4242 longitude.

What is the population of Perucho?

Perucho 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
Pichincha
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
0.1101, -78.4242

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

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

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Cuicocha

A crater lake at 3,068 m in the Cotacachi caldera with two forested lava-dome islands, ringed by a 12 km rim trail. Volcanic gas still bubbles from the lake bed.

22 km · about 25 min 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.

37 km · about 45 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Mindo Cloud Forest

A biodiversity hotspot just two hours from Quito, home to over 500 bird species, butterfly farms, chocolate tours, and waterfall hikes.

42 km · about 50 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 Perucho.

Tocachi

🇪🇨 Ecuador

17 km away

Pomasqui

🇪🇨 Ecuador

19 km awayPop. 28,724

San José de Quichinche

🇪🇨 Ecuador

21 km away

Otavalo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

23 km awayPop. 32,330

Tabacundo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

24 km away

Calderón

🇪🇨 Ecuador

24 km away

Quiroga

🇪🇨 Ecuador

25 km away

Doctor Miguel Egas Cabezas

🇪🇨 Ecuador

25 km away

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