Place to visit
Cerro El Quinde, Ecuador: what it is and when to go
Cerro El Quinde is a summit in Ecuador (Piñas). Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is November to February, June to August. There are about 12 h 13 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ecuador: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Ecuador
- Best time
- November to February, June to August.
- Nearest airport
- CUE Cuenca, 111 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -3.76667, -79.45
What it is and where
Cerro El Quinde is a summit in Ecuador (Piñas). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ecuador: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Piñas, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 25 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -3.76667, -79.45; the nearest main airport is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE, Cuenca), 111 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ecuador (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Ecuador. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cerro El Quinde is November to February, June to August.
- JanBest time12:12
- FebBest time12:07
- MarPossible12:01
- AprPossible11:55
- MayPossible11:50
- JunBest time11:47
- JulBest time11:48
- AugBest time11:53
- SepPossible11:59
- OctPossible12:05
- NovBest time12:10
- DecBest time12:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 13 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to February, June to August | March to May, September to October |
| Mountains | November to February, June to August | March to May, September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cerro El Quinde has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Ecuador in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ecuador
To enter Ecuador there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and ninety days per year”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ecuador checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (the US plug: 230 V-only devices will not work); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- El NudilloSummit5.1 km
- TrencillaSummit7.4 km
- Santuario Católico Nacional Nuestra Señora de El Cisne - Basílica de El CisneTemples9.7 km
- Loma GushagüiñaSummit13 km
- Fierro UrcuSummit14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ecuador guide.
More in Ecuador: Nature
- Chimborazo: Volcano
- Cotopaxi: Volcano
- Tungurahua: Volcano
- Parque Nacional Sangay
- Sangay: Volcano
- Cayambe: Volcano
Every Ecuador place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerro El Quinde?
It is a summit in Ecuador. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ecuador: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cerro El Quinde?
November to February, June to August. There are about 12 h 13 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Cerro El Quinde?
The nearest main airport is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE), 111 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ecuador is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ecuador map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have El Nudillo, Trencilla, Santuario Católico Nacional Nuestra Señora de El Cisne - Basílica de El Cisne. The rest is in the Ecuador guide.
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