Record SL-862830 · Wikidata Q742216
Pichincha Volcano
Ultra
Elevation
4,776
m
15,669 ft
Prominence
1,642 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
0.1772° S,
78.5989° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPichincha is a stratovolcano in Ecuador. The capital Quito wraps around its eastern slopes. The two highest peaks of the mountain are Wawa Pichincha (Kichwa wawa child, baby / small, Spanish spelling Guagua Pichincha) (4,784 metres (15,696 ft)) and Ruku Pichincha (Kichwa ruku old person, Spanish Rucu Pichincha) (4,698 metres (15,413 ft)). The active caldera is in Wawa Pichincha on the western side of the mountain.
First ascent
Date
1582
José Ortiguera and others
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guagua Pichincha | 4,776 m | NW 326° | 0.4 km |
| Cerro Chuquiragua | 4,374 m | E 108° | 2.3 km |
| Padre Encantado | 4,600 m | E 73° | 2.6 km |
| Ladrillos | 4,577 m | NE 54° | 3.0 km |