Summit

Illiniza Norte

Cotopaxi

About

Illiniza Norte is a volcano in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, with its summit at about 16,820 ft (5,126 m) above sea level. It stands inside Reserva Ecológica Los Ilinizas. Mapped trails that come within about half a mile of the top include Camino Al Refugio and Ruta Hacia La Laguna. The nearest town is Chaupi, about 6.3 miles southwest of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Illiniza Sur. Cascada Cunuyacu is within about 3 miles. For camping, Wim Hosteria y Camping is within about 6 miles. It is a stratovolcano. It is part of the Cordillera Occidental. Its topographic prominence, the height it rises above the lowest col linking it to higher ground, is about 5,740 ft (1,750 m). These details come from Wikidata. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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Summit elevation

16,818 ft

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Illiniza Norte

Cotopaxi

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