Place to visit
Quinualoma, Ecuador: what it is and when to go
Quinualoma is a summit in Ecuador, at 3,907 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is November to February, June to August, a short season because of the altitude. There are about 12 h 09 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
- Elevation
- 3,907 m
- Best time
- November to February, June to August.
- Nearest airport
- CUE Cuenca, 58 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -2.48673, -78.65683
What it is and where
Quinualoma is a summit in Ecuador, at 3,907 m above sea level. 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.
Its coordinates are -2.48673, -78.65683; the nearest main airport is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE, Cuenca), 58 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 Quinualoma is November to February, June to August, and the season is short because it sits at 3,907 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBest time12:08
- FebBest time12:05
- MarPossible12:01
- AprPossible11:57
- MayPossible11:53
- JunBest time11:51
- JulBest time11:52
- AugBest time11:55
- SepPossible11:59
- OctPossible12:03
- NovBest time12:07
- DecBest time12:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 09 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: Quinualoma 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
- CanurumiSummit17 km
- Cerro SorocheSummit21 km
- TiolomaSummit21 km
- IngapircaArchaeological site25 km
- Cerro Molobog GrandeSummit27 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 Quinualoma?
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 Quinualoma?
November to February, June to August, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,907 m the season is shorter than lower down. There are about 12 h 09 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Quinualoma?
The nearest main airport is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE), 58 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 Canurumi, Cerro Soroche, Tioloma. The rest is in the Ecuador guide.
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