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| El Chaupi | ||
| province | Pichincha | |
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| Residents | 1300 | |
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| height | 3,345 m | |
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The village El Chaupi is located in the Pichincha Province in the Highlands of Ecuador.
background
The place itself does not have any particular highlights, but with some accommodation and shopping facilities it is an important base for climbing the Iliniza (5,248 / 5,126 m) around eleven kilometers away and also on the Corazón (4,790 m) approximately as far away according to the route.
getting there
| Distances (road km) | |
| Panamericana | approx. 4 km |
|---|---|
| Machachi | 15 km |
| Quito | 50 km |
By plane
The closest international airport is the in Quito (approx. 60 km), continue by bus or taxi.
By bus
There are regular buses during the day Machachi (Stop at Avenida Amazonas, the main street) and at Panamericana located, from there there are further bus connections e.g. to Quito.
In the street
About the Panamericana and junction approx. 7 kilometers south of Machachi (Quisinche) to El Chaupi.
mobility
There is an occasional taxi in town.
Tourist Attractions
El Chaupi has a small church.
Nearby there is a hill with a view and a small ruin, supposedly from the Inca era.
activities
Ascent of the near one Iliniza and on the Corazón see the articles on the volcanoes.
shop
In the village there are two shops and a supermarket with groceries and a small selection of items for daily needs.
kitchen
please refer accommodation
nightlife
There is no night life outside the property.
accommodation
- Hostal La Llovizna (Popular mountaineering meeting place and accommodation in the season). Tel.: 593 9 969 9068, Email: [email protected].
- Hostal Nina Rumy. Tel.: 593 9 286-4688.
health
The nearest medical care is in Machachi (Cantonal hospital, pharmacies).
Practical advice
A small "internet cafe" is available on the village square.
