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| Cayambe seen from the southwest
(photo by Minard Hall)   <click to enlarge>

Cayambe
    18997 ft (5790 m)     Highest point on the equator .
Location: Cordillera Real, N Ecuador,
35 miles (55 km) E of Quito
Lat / Long: 0.0° N, 78.0° W
Volcanic Type: Stratovolcano
Volcanic Status: Dormant
First Ascent: Edward Whymper & party, 1880
First Ski Descent:
Skiable Vertical: ?



A brief description of Cayambe will be added here soon, along with a topographic map.
More photos and info about routes, access, etc. may be added in the future ...




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