Delve into Chasqui in Ecuador
Chasqui in the region of Cotopaxi is a city in Ecuador - some 33 mi or ( 53 km ) South of Quito , the country's capital .
Current time in Chasqui is now 02:12 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guayaquil " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Toacazo, Saquisili, Riobamba, Quito, and Puyo. While being here, make sure to check out Toacazo . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Chasqui ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Climbing Cotopaxi and Chimborazo
Join us and enjoy an unforgettable climbing experience in the mountains of Ecuador with High Summits, Mountain and trekking tour operator in Ecuador. ..
En autobús por la carretera Panamericana (Ecuador)
Breve video tomado (octubre 2003) desde el autobús que me llevaba de vuelta a Quito despues de visitar el Parque Nacional del volcan Cotoxi. Era la carretera/autopista Panamericana, quiza la mas larga ..
Avenue of the Volcanoes - from Illiniza Col
A shot of the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" from Illiniza Col, Ecuador. The volcanoes shown are Cayambe, Antisana, and Cotopaxi ..
Piano player in restaurant Vista Hermosa in Quito, Ecuador
In October 2010, 4 people from the Danish union 3F visited Ecuador. One of the last nights, we visited restaurant Vista Hermosa in the old town of the capital Quito. The food was good and cheap, the v ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Illiniza
The Illinizas are a pair of volcanic mountains that are located to the south of Quito. They are found in the ecological reserve that shares its name with the mountains. These twin mountains are separated in the middle by a saddle that is about a kilometer long. The peaks are among the highest in Ecuador, with Illiniza Sur standing slightly taller than Illiniza Norte, its northern counterpart, at 5248 metres and 5126 metres respectively.
Located at -0.66 -78.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
2008 Conviasa Boeing 737 crash
A Conviasa Boeing 737-291 Advanced ferry flight from Maiquetia, Venezuela to Latacunga, Ecuador crashed into Illiniza Volcano. The aircraft had been stored at Caracas and was being ferried to a new owner. There were 3 crew on board, none of whom survived.
Located at -0.66 -78.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Pastaza River
The Pastaza (formerly known as the Sumatara) is a large tributary to the Marañón River in the northwestern Amazon Basin of South America. It has its headwaters in the Ecuadorian province of Cotapaxi, flowing off of the northwestern slopes of the volcano Cotopaxi and known as the Patate River. The Patate flows south and in Tungurahua Province it is joined by the Chambo River just upstream from the town of Baños de Agua Santa just north of the volcano Mount Tungurahua and becomes the Pastaza.
Located at -0.67 -78.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi is a stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, located about 28 km south of Quito, Ecuador, South America. It is the second highest summit in the country, reaching a height of 5,897 m Cotopaxi has an almost symmetrical cone that rises from a highland plain of about 3,800 metres (12,500 ft), with a width at its base of about 23 kilometres (14 mi). It has one of the few equatorial glaciers in the world, which starts at the height of 5,000 metres (16,400 ft).
Located at -0.68 -78.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Cotopaxi International Airport
Cotopaxi International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Cotopaxi) is an international airport in Latacunga, the capital of the province of Cotopaxi in Ecuador. It has the second longest runway in Ecuador. Cargo B airlines once operated to the airport with Boeing 747 freighter airplanes, making it the largest airplane to operate at this airport. Cargolux currently operates the type to Europe from Cotopaxi.
Located at -0.91 -78.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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