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Puela

Chimborazo Province, Ecuador · South America

About Puela

Puela is worth a stop: 5 minutes from San Antonio de Bayushig, 35km from Chimborazo.

Puela is a town located in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Puela 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 Puela to your route.

About Puela

Tungurahua (; from Quichua language tunguri (throat) and rahua (fire), "Throat of Fire") is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador. The volcano gives its name to the province of Tungurahua. Volcanic activity restarted on August 19, 1999, and is ongoing as of 2023, with several eruptive

Read more episodes since then, the most recent lasting from February 26 to March 16, 2016.

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Where is Puela located?

Puela is located in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -1.5151 latitude, -78.5074 longitude.

What is the population of Puela?

Puela 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
Chimborazo Province
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.5151, -78.5074

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

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

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

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.

16 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Ruta de las Cascadas (Baños)

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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Chimborazo

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.

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 Puela.

San Antonio de Bayushig

🇪🇨 Ecuador

4 km away

Matus

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

Guanando

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

San José de Chazo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

5 km away

La Providencia

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km away

Penipe

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km away

Ilapo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

9 km away

Cotaló

🇪🇨 Ecuador

9 km away

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