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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Pichincha, Ecuador · South America
Puembo works well as a base: 5 minutes from Oyambarillo, 48km from Mindo Cloud Forest.
Puembo is a town located in Pichincha, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Puembo 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 Puembo to your route.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (IATA: UIO, ICAO: SEQM) is an international airport serving Quito, Ecuador. It is the busiest airport in Ecuador. It is located in the Tababela parish, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) east of Quito, and because of its location it is also colloquially known as Tababela Airport. TheRead more
airport currently serves as the main hub for Avianca Ecuador and the largest hub for LATAM Ecuador. It also served as the main hub for TAME, Ecuador's flag-carrier, before the airline was liquidated by the Ecuadorian government in 2020. The airport opened in February 2013 and replaced the 53-year old airport of the same name. The airport is named after independence leader Antonio José de Sucre. It was the first 5-star airport in the Western Hemisphere as rated by Skytrax.
The new Mariscal Sucre Int'l Airport covers 1,500 hectares (3,707 acres) which is ten times larger than the airport it replaced.
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Puembo is located in Pichincha, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -0.1776 latitude, -78.3588 longitude.
Puembo 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
A Jesuit church in Quito covered in gold leaf, considered one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the Americas.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The first UNESCO World Heritage city, a colonial treasure at 2,850 meters with 40 churches, gilded monasteries, and vibrant plazas.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A monument marking the equatorial line where you can stand in both hemispheres simultaneously, just north of Quito.
22 km · about 25 min drive
national park
A biodiversity hotspot just two hours from Quito, home to over 500 bird species, butterfly farms, chocolate tours, and waterfall hikes.
48 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
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.
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.
57 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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