Places to visit near

La Troncal

La Troncal is a town in Cañar district, Ecuador of about 36,353 people. Within 50 km by road there are 15 places to visit: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage and 0 museums. The must-see places are Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute, Parque Nacional Cajas and Ingapirca.

2.4236° S, 79.3398° WPop. 36,353

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km15
Must-see23
Notable239
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Troncal

5 stops, one loop, back by 9:57 pm

258 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 La Troncal
  2. Carlos Juqui Medinaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churutenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Parque Nacional Cajasnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cordillera Llactacazhcaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Cutuguayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in La Troncal
Today’s loopLa TroncalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Troncal?

Munumento de Caña (heritage site, about 1 km), Carlos Juqui Medina (heritage site, about 15 km), Cordillera Llactacazhca (viewpoint, about 26 km), Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute (nature spot, about 51 km), Cerro Cutuguay (viewpoint, about 34 km), Parque Nacional Cajas (nature spot, about 60 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Troncal?

15 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Troncal?

Cordillera Llactacazhca, about 26 km by road; Cerro Cutuguay (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to La Troncal?

Munumento de Caña, about 1 km by road; Carlos Juqui Medina (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Troncal?

Start in La Troncal, visit Carlos Juqui Medina, then Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute, then Parque Nacional Cajas, then Cordillera Llactacazhca, then Cerro Cutuguay, and drive back — about 258 km by road in all.