Caminantes Ruta 3: Llacao - Cerro Pachamama - Zhiquir
Photo: Vscc11, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 5.6 mi
- one way
- 1,189 ft
- climb
- 9,147 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Caminantes Ruta 3: Llacao - Cerro Pachamama - Zhiquir is a 5.6-mile point-to-point route in Azuay, Ecuador. It runs between about 7,800 ft and 9,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,190 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Llacao. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cachaulo and Nulti. For camping, Campo Scout and Cuenca Canopy are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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