Cayambe
Cayambe is a volcano in Ecuador, 5,790 m high. It last erupted in 1785 to 1786.
- Elevation
- 5,790 m
- Type
- Complex volcano
- Last eruption
- 1785 to 1786
Cayambe or Volcán Cayambe is a volcano in Ecuador, in the Cordillera Central, a range of the Ecuadorian Andes. It is located in Pichincha Province, some northeast of Quito. It is the third-highest mountain in Ecuador, at an elevation of above sea level.
Details
- Type
- Complex volcano
- Range
- Andes
- Listing
- Ultra
- Location
- Pichincha, Ecuador
- Elevation M
- 5790.
- First Ascent
- 1880 by Edward Whymper
- Prominence M
- 2075
- Easiest Route
- rock/snow climb
- Last Eruption
- 1785 to 1786
- Volcanic Zone
- North Volcanic Zone
Questions about Cayambe
Where is Cayambe?
Cayambe is in Ecuador.
How high is Cayambe?
Cayambe is 5,790 m high.
When did Cayambe last erupt?
Cayambe last erupted in 1785 to 1786.