Route Papagayo – El Chaupi

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Description of the route and surroundings

This route leaves from Papagayo, heading south following roads surrounded by haciendas. In a segment it follows the road next to the railroad line until the sector called La Comuna. On the way back, it ascends to the Pucará Hill, which offers a spectacular view of the Avenue of the Volcanoes.

On the return trip, it passes through the Umbría hacienda and finally arrives at Papagayo. The terrain along this route is of second and third order. Along this route the natural and rural landscape of the Avenue of the Volcanoes predominates. The best season to visit this place is in the dry season.

The average temperature is 12° C.

Technical Information

Distance: 7.2 km

Minimum altitude: 3,120 meters above sea level.

Maximum altitude: 3,718 meters above sea level.

Aproximate travel time: 6 - 8 hours.

Difficulty: High

Points of Interest along the route

NATURAL

Ilinizas Ecological Reserve

Volcanoes: Ilinizas / Corazón

Panoramic view of the Avenue of the Volcanoes

CULTURAL

Chagra Culture