Tungurahua district, Ecuador

Places to visit near Píllaro

Píllaro is a town in Tungurahua district, Ecuador, home to about 7,462 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation (15 km), Termas de La Virgen (36 km) and Cascada de la Virgen (36 km).

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Píllaro at a glance

Location
Tungurahua district, Ecuador
Population
about 7,462
Coordinates
1.1741° S, 78.5468° W
Places within 50 km
112 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Píllaro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Píllaro: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Píllaro

117 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Píllaro. The closest is Inapisí (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Píllaro

62 waterfalls within 100 km of Píllaro. The closest is Siete Choros (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Píllaro

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Píllaro. The closest is Frutas Manzana Emilia (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Píllaro

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Píllaro. The closest is Laguna de Yambo (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Píllaro

10 museums within 100 km of Píllaro. The closest is Mausoleo de Montalvo (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Píllaro

10 caves within 100 km of Píllaro. The closest is Gruta (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Píllaro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Píllaro
  2. 4 km Frutas Manzana Emilia · heritage site, Tungurahua
  3. 2 km Rumiñahui · heritage site, Tungurahua
  4. 2 km Siete Choros · waterfall, Tungurahua
  5. 14 km Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation · church, Tungurahua
  6. 20 km Laguna de Yambo · lake, Cotopaxi
  7. 12 km Back to Píllaro

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How to reach Píllaro

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Píllaro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints43117Inapisí (13 km)
    Waterfalls2862Siete Choros (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1030Frutas Manzana Emilia (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs617Laguna de Yambo (12 km)
    Museums610Mausoleo de Montalvo (15 km)
    Caves310Gruta (21 km)
    Churches48Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Atocha-La Liria Botanical Garden (13 km)
    Other attractions67FlyNiton Paragliding Takeoff (16 km)
    Parks33Parque Cevallos (15 km)
    Treks01Quilotoa Loop (73 km)
    Beaches & coast01Pista de 4x4 (86 km)

    Píllaro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Píllaro?

    Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation (church, about 15 km), Frutas Manzana Emilia (heritage site, about 4 km), Rumiñahui (heritage site, about 6 km), Siete Choros (waterfall, about 7 km), Laguna de Yambo (lake, about 12 km), Inapisí (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 waterfalls, 10 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Píllaro?

    Inapisí, about 13 km by road; Cerro Pilisurco (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Píllaro?

    Siete Choros, about 7 km by road; Cascada Mesa Tablón (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Píllaro?

    Frutas Manzana Emilia, about 4 km by road; Rumiñahui (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Píllaro?

    Start in Píllaro, visit Frutas Manzana Emilia, then Rumiñahui, then Siete Choros, then Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Elevation, then Laguna de Yambo, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Píllaro?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Píllaro

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Píllaro’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Píllaro on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.