Catacocha, EcuadorCerro de ArcosTumbes National ReserveParque Nacional YacuriCalgary HillCordillera del HuatoLoma Angora Grande
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Catacocha

Catacocha is a town in Loja district, Ecuador of about 10,872 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cerro de Arcos, Tumbes National Reserve and Parque Nacional Yacuri.

4.0497° S, 79.6494° WPop. 10,872

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km71
Must-see5
Notable276
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cerro de Arcos, viewpoint near Catacocha
Must-see

Cerro de Arcos

Viewpoint · 73 km

Tumbes National Reserve, nature spot near Catacocha
Must-see

Tumbes National Reserve

Nature spot · 86 km · Tumbes

Parque Nacional Yacuri, nature spot near Catacocha
Must-see

Parque Nacional Yacuri

Nature spot · 96 km · Zamora Chinchipe

Places near Catacocha by type

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One day from Catacocha

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:05 pm

83 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 Catacocha
  2. Grutacave · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro Cangoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Loma Angora Grandeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro Jorupeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cordillera del Huatoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Catacocha
Today’s loopCatacochaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Catacocha?

Calgary Hill (hill, about 1 km), Cordillera del Huato (viewpoint, about 9 km), Loma Angora Grande (viewpoint, about 15 km), Gruta (cave, about 16 km), Cerro Cango (viewpoint, about 17 km), Cerro Jorupe (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

71 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 2 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Catacocha?

Cordillera del Huato, about 9 km by road; Loma Angora Grande (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Catacocha?

Cascada La BANDA, about 38 km by road; Cascada Salati (44 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Catacocha?

Start in Catacocha, visit Gruta, then Cerro Cango, then Loma Angora Grande, then Cerro Jorupe, then Cordillera del Huato, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.