Papallacta
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Papallacta is a small town on the eastern side of the continental divide. Above the town itself there are hotsprings. HCJB under the direction of Robert Wittig installed a Hydroelectric plant here initially in 1965. After that a second plant was installed. Having electricity has greatly benefited the town. Now also water is taken from the Papallacta river and sent to Quito.
The town is beautiful due to the abundant rain all year around. Many types of hummingbirds live in this area and feast upon the flowers. Papallacta means Land of Potatoes in Quicha.
The town is beautiful due to the abundant rain all year around. Many types of hummingbirds live in this area and feast upon the flowers. Papallacta means Land of Potatoes in Quicha.
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Coordinates: -0°22'38"N 78°8'30"W
- San Francisco de Quito 56 km
- Chimbote 959 km
- Mâncio Lima 988 km
- Cruzeiro do Sul 991 km
- Rodrigues Alves 998 km
- Tabatinga 1002 km
- Huánuco 1074 km
- Manoel Urbano 1351 km
- Assis Brasil 1496 km
- Rio Branco 1553 km
- Lake caused by volcano. 7.1 km
- Antisana Volcano 13 km
- Sincholagua Volcano 32 km
- Valle de los Chillos 36 km
- Cotopaxi Volcano 47 km