Tungurahua

Tungurahua, often known as "The Black Giant," is an active stratovolcano. One of Ecuador's most active volcanoes, it is a steep-sided andesitic-dacitic stratovolcano that towers more than 3 km above its northern base. The summit crater, which is 600 feet (183 meters) broad, has been the source of all historical eruptions. They have been accompanied by powerful explosions and, on occasion, pyroclastic flows.

Tungurahua, visible from the Swing at the End of the World, has fully earned its Kichwa (Quechua) appellation of 'Throat of Fire.' The population of Baños has been subjected to repeated eruptions and ash devastation since 1999, and the volcano is still active today.

Tungurahua, fortunately, is not too tough nor too tricky to climb. The first shelter, at 12,475 feet (3,800 meters) above sea level, takes around four hours to reach, but the top, at 16,480 feet (5,023 meters), may only be reached on guided trips during periods of low volcanic activity.

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Elevation: 16480 ft

Location: Tungurahua, Ecuador