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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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Tungurahua Province, Ecuador · South America
Píllaro is worth a stop: 5 minutes from San Miguelito, 44km from Chimborazo.
Píllaro is a town located in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador. With a population of 7,462, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Píllaro 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 Píllaro to your route.
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 temperatureRead 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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Píllaro is located in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -1.1738 latitude, -78.5509 longitude.
Píllaro has a population of approximately 7,462 people, making it a town in Ecuador.
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landmark
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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
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
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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
national park
One of the world's highest active volcanoes with a perfect snow-capped cone rising to 19,347 feet.
56 km · about 65 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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