How to get by car to the antennas at the Summit of Cerro Atacazo?
Cerro Atacazo is a stratovolcano at an elevation of 4.155m (13,631ft) above sea level located in Pichincha province, in Ecuador. It's one of the highest roads in the country.
Where is Cerro Atacazo?
The peak is located southwest of Quito, in the north-central part of the country.
What’s at the summit of Cerro Atacazo?
Set high in the Western Cordillera, the summit is crowned with many antennas. The views of Quito are amazing.
Is the road to the antennas at the Summit of Cerro Atacazo unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a bumpy gravel road that has been eroded by rainstorms and is dusty in dry weather and muddy in wet. This is a demanding, tough road in remote mountains with uncertain weather, where altitude can cause real problems. You’ll need a 4WD, high-clearance vehicle. Your vehicle needs to be in good shape and be prepared for a lag in power.
How long is the road to the antennas at the Summit of Cerro Atacazo?
The road to the antennas is very steep. It’s 9.5km (5.9 miles) long starting from Guamani. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 943m and the average gradient is 9.92%.
Pic: Oscar Pazmiño