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San Miguel

Cotopaxi, Ecuador · South America

About San Miguel

San Miguel sits on the route: 10 minutes from Antonio José de Holguín, 41km from Quilotoa Crater Lake (Laguna Quilotoa).

San Miguel is a town located in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. With a population of 10,838, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, San Miguel 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 San Miguel to your route.

About San Miguel

Salcedo is a canton in the Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador. in 2022 it had a population of 67,493. The capital of the canton is San Miguel de Salcedo. Salcedo is famous for its ice cream. Salecdo is a canton that has 6 parroquias Cusubamba, Santa Lucia, Mulalillo, Mulliquindil, Panzaleo and the main parroquia is San

Read more Miguel the canton is 484 sq kilometers 300 sq miles the canton is in southern Cotopaxi province.

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San Miguel offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is San Miguel located?

San Miguel is located in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -1.0456 latitude, -78.5902 longitude.

What is the population of San Miguel?

San Miguel has a population of approximately 10,838 people, making it a town in Ecuador.

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Quick Information

Population
10,838
Continent
South America
Country
Ecuador
Region
Cotopaxi
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.0456, -78.5902

Emergency & Services

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from San Miguel

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Quilotoa Crater Lake (Laguna Quilotoa)

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.

41 km · about 45 min 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.

43 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

53 km · about 60 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 San Miguel.

Antonio José de Holguín

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km away

Latacunga

🇪🇨 Ecuador

13 km awayPop. 205,624

Píllaro

🇪🇨 Ecuador

15 km awayPop. 7,462

Pujilí

🇪🇨 Ecuador

15 km awayPop. 16,168

Marcos Espinel

🇪🇨 Ecuador

16 km away

San Miguelito

🇪🇨 Ecuador

19 km away

Atahualpa

🇪🇨 Ecuador

19 km away

Izamba

🇪🇨 Ecuador

20 km away

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