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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Pichincha, Ecuador · South America
Tocachi is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Tabacundo, 30km from Cuicocha.
Tocachi is a town located in Pichincha, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Tocachi 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 Tocachi to your route.
Cochasquí is an archaeological site located in the northern Ecuadorian Highlands, in the Pichincha province. It lies in the slopes of mount Mojanda, an inactive volcanoe, 52 km north of Quito (32 miles), the capital city of Ecuador. The site rests at at 3,040 metres (9,970 ft) above sea level. It is known for its 15Read more
truncated pyramids with access ramps and its at least 15 earthen mounds. It was built by the caranqui people during the integration period, between 1250 to 1550 AD. In its heyday, there would have been a big town around the pyramid and mound complex. This kind of site with monumental truncated pyramids and earthen mounds are common in the northern Ecuadorian highlands, there are many other known examples dating to the same period. However, Cochasquí is outstanding among them because of the size and quantity of its pyramids. It is thought that the pyramids would have been temples used for all kinds of ceremonies. In fact, the site still keeps its ceremonial importance until today, because nearby indigenous communities gather on the site to celebrate major holly days of the Andean cultures, like the Mushak Nina or the Inti Raymi.
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Tocachi is located in Pichincha, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are 0.0440 latitude, -78.2891 longitude.
Tocachi has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Ecuador.
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landmark
A monument marking the equatorial line where you can stand in both hemispheres simultaneously, just north of Quito.
19 km · about 20 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
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
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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
A Jesuit church in Quito covered in gold leaf, considered one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the Americas.
39 km · about 45 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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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