Ecuador topographic maps

The Podocarpus National Park spans from lower montane rain forests at about 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) elevation, up to high elevation elfin forests at 3,000 metres (9,800 ft). Paramo or subparamo vegetation is found at elevations above 3,000 m (9,800 ft) where a complex of more than 100 lagoons exists, among the…

Average elevation: 7,067 ft

Average elevation: 11,201 ft

Average elevation: 7,421 ft

At an elevation of 2200 m (7200 ft) above sea level, Cumbayá is lower than Quito and its climate is about 2 to 5 degrees Celsius warmer. Weather is semi tropical year-round, with a short rainy season.

Average elevation: 8,018 ft

Average elevation: 8,953 ft

Average elevation: 5,377 ft

Average elevation: 7,575 ft

Average elevation: 8,740 ft

Generally though, Tungurahua experiences temperatures between 14 and 17 degree Celsius in the day-time, with cooler nights. At higher altitudes, conditions are much colder. Despite the area being near the Equator, mountains such as Carihuayrazo and Chimborazo are covered in snow for much of the year.

Average elevation: 10,230 ft

Average elevation: 9,472 ft

Average elevation: 8,212 ft