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Carlosama

Carlosama is a town in Carchi district, Ecuador of about 2,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage and 21 churches. The must-see places are Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi, Abdón Calderón and Simón Bolívar.

0.8629° N, 77.7273° WPop. 2,010

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Within 30 km80 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see22
Notable120
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Carlosama

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

148 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Carlosama
  2. Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchimuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Santuario de Las Lajaschurch · 30 min
  4. Azufralviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Volcán Cumbalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Volcán Chilesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Carlosama
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carlosama?

Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi (museum, about 6 km), Abdón Calderón (heritage site, about 7 km), Simón Bolívar (attraction, about 7 km), Santuario de Las Lajas (church, about 21 km), Cerro Cuaspud (viewpoint, about 2 km), Volcán Cumbal (viewpoint, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Carlosama?

106 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 8 waterfalls, 13 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Carlosama?

Cerro Cuaspud, about 2 km by road; Aun No Se (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Carlosama?

Parque Antonio Nariño, about 5 km by road; Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Pilar (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carlosama?

Start in Carlosama, visit Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi, then Santuario de Las Lajas, then Azufral, then Volcán Cumbal, then Volcán Chiles, and drive back — about 148 km by road in all.