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  • PODOCARPUS (West), Ecuador

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    near Curitroje, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Mac247
    Distance
    12.71mi
    Elevation +
    3491f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofPODOCARPUS (West), Ecuador Photo ofPODOCARPUS (West), Ecuador Photo ofPODOCARPUS (West), Ecuador

    This is an interesting trail with different kinds of vegetation. The first and last 5km can be cancelled with a bit luck and if wanted. If a car can take you from entrance of national park to the refugio and back. On th...

  • Pasando el MANDANGO-Vilcabamba

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    diecarrgue
    Distance
    3.97mi
    Elevation +
    1906f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofPasando el MANDANGO-Vilcabamba Photo ofPasando el MANDANGO-Vilcabamba Photo ofPasando el MANDANGO-Vilcabamba

    Excelente ruta, ir acompañado. Julio 14 2019, intensa lluvia terreno hostil y resbaloso. Great trekking terrain, this day was rainy, so the path was slippery and difficult, always go in groups or with company don't risk...

  • Pucara - Capuli, Loja EC

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    near Loja, Loja (Ecuador)
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    diecarrgue
    Distance
    8.28mi
    Elevation +
    1877f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofPucara - Capuli, Loja EC Photo ofPucara - Capuli, Loja EC Photo ofPucara - Capuli, Loja EC

    Special trekking on the mountains of the city. You need a good physical condition to cover this hike.

  • Sendero Mandango 2022 Vilcabamba

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    shunya ta
    Distance
    3.34mi
    Elevation +
    1447f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSendero Mandango 2022 Vilcabamba Photo ofSendero Mandango 2022 Vilcabamba Photo ofSendero Mandango 2022 Vilcabamba

    A very strenious and difficult trail from the top down,no path markings,through underbrush and thorny bush for most of the way down...not advisable to walk 'the loop'...walk up top and return the way you came up . Specta...

    Todo muy lindo si uno solo desea disfrutar del atardecer
    Rafa1394

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  • Podocarpus sendero mirador

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    near Santa Lucía, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    shunya ta
    Distance
    3.40mi
    Elevation +
    1903f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofPodocarpus sendero mirador Photo ofPodocarpus sendero mirador Photo ofPodocarpus sendero mirador

    Wonderful path,through cloud forrest,amazing views, spectacular fauna,what a beautiful journey it was .Sunny day,started in the morning,clear skies,just perfect,not hot -not cold...just a breeze...

  • Circuito ZAÑE, Motupe, LOJA

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    near Motupe, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    diecarrgue
    Distance
    6.51mi
    Elevation +
    2579f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCircuito ZAÑE, Motupe, LOJA Photo ofCircuito ZAÑE, Motupe, LOJA Photo ofCircuito ZAÑE, Motupe, LOJA

    Excelente circuito en el Cerro Zañe. If you will like to join me and me weekly trekkings, contact me at diecarrgue@gmail.com or my whatsup 0996439623.

  • Yamburara alto-refugio Avetur PNP

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    near San José, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    faustoval
    Distance
    4.99mi
    Elevation +
    3967f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofYamburara alto-refugio Avetur PNP

    With an altitude of 2750 m, this is the highest of Vilcabamba’s Refugios. The Refugio AVETUR(Asociación de Vilcabamba de Ecotourism) was constructed in the first years of the new century and enjoyed only a short-lived...

  • Ecuador - Cerro Mandango - Vilcabamba

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Victor Olivares
    Distance
    3.77mi
    Elevation +
    1522f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofEcuador - Cerro Mandango - Vilcabamba Photo ofEcuador - Cerro Mandango - Vilcabamba Photo ofEcuador - Cerro Mandango - Vilcabamba

    This is a rather scary trail to climb if you are fearful of heights. But you can do it if you take your time and keep your cool. Probably a good idea to hike with a partner since you could really get injured on this trai...

  • CEIBAL / RÍO CALVAS

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    near Cosalami, Loja (Ecuador)
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    diecarrgue
    Distance
    3.71mi
    Elevation +
    971f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCEIBAL / RÍO CALVAS Photo ofCEIBAL / RÍO CALVAS Photo ofCEIBAL / RÍO CALVAS

    Beautiful place, gorgeous trees, excellent weather and many more great things has this place. MUST VISIT

  • Catacocha - Palo Montón

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    near Ningomine, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    diecarrgue
    Distance
    9.00mi
    Elevation +
    1263f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCatacocha - Palo Montón Photo ofCatacocha - Palo Montón Photo ofCatacocha - Palo Montón

    Great hike, nice views, a lot of spiders, ants, birds and more on the whole trail. Terrain mid technical to walk. RECOMMENDED route!

  • Refugio - Lagunas del padre - refugio ( Podacarpus)

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    near Hacienda Cristal, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    jonkutonku
    Distance
    14.88mi
    Elevation +
    5860f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofRefugio - Lagunas del padre - refugio ( Podacarpus) Photo ofRefugio - Lagunas del padre - refugio ( Podacarpus)

    Hard and long hike, go early. It can be very hard because of the weather and wind and the long distance in the altitude. The path is not tecnically diffcuñt and quite easy to find. Couldnt reach the water of the laguna...

  • Sendero San Lucas - El Cisne

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    near Puebloviejo, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Alejandro V Cabrera
    Distance
    18.63mi
    Elevation +
    2349f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSendero San Lucas - El Cisne Photo ofSendero San Lucas - El Cisne Photo ofSendero San Lucas - El Cisne

    The trail starts in Fierro Urco. From San Lucas take a pick-up truck to Fierro Urco early in the morning and start the trail which is mostly downhill until you get to Gualel, then it levels up as you take the main road t...

  • Rumihuilco

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    everettdsmith
    Distance
    3.26mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    20| Rating 4.0

    Ridge and slope trails very steep narrow cliffs and Did I mention dangerous and scary !! A win for #RaggedyCrow #ParaLosNiñosEnEcuador for Katherine,JackJack , McKenna and all the DIPG Angels and warriors #ElAmorEsTodo #...

    Probably the trickiest 5km trail I have ever done. Couldn’t find the last path to the top, but was fighting all sorts of...
    Jean-Marc Knoll

  • RUINAS DE QUINARA

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    near Yunza, Loja (Ecuador)
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    diecarrgue
    Distance
    0.99mi
    Elevation +
    531f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofRUINAS DE QUINARA Photo ofRUINAS DE QUINARA Photo ofRUINAS DE QUINARA

    Short but fantastic trail. Leonel Gaona is the guide. Fantastic young man very knowledgeable about the history of Quinara.

  • Cerro Mandango loop

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Steven Fougeron
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    2037f
    TrailRank
    16

    Be careful. It's hard and you have to walk along the edges of the cliff for a bit. Avoid if it's raining

  • Freestyle Mandango

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Tayobilu
    Distance
    8.66mi
    Elevation +
    1788f
    TrailRank
    16

    Attempt to do Izhcayluma Loop but the trail was too shitty, I then decided to do the Mandango trail up until the cross. Very nice, steep but easy.

  • 0395: Equador: Langs de RioVilcabamba

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
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    dcve
    with tonysch siebold.degraaf
    Distance
    9.45mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo of0395: Equador: Langs de RioVilcabamba Photo of0395: Equador: Langs de RioVilcabamba Photo of0395: Equador: Langs de RioVilcabamba

    Een relatief eenvoudig tocht langs de Rio Vilcabamba met zijn afwateringskanalen. De route begint in het dorp, maar kan ook in Hizhcayluma starten. Hizhcayluma staat voor twee heuvelen. Trek goede schoenen, want richting...

  • Mandango + Izhcayluma

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Citlalitzin
    Distance
    11.55mi
    Elevation +
    3258f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofMandango + Izhcayluma Photo ofMandango + Izhcayluma Photo ofMandango + Izhcayluma

    En realidad, son dos rutas distintas ; pero juntandolas, se hace una muy bonita caminata de unas siete horas y media... ¡ Que tenga un buen y feliz día ! El Mandango : el gran clásico de Vilcabamba. Esta ruta ha sido...

  • Podocarpus Trekking de los Miradores

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    near Hacienda Cristal, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Alex Ramos Castillo 1
    Distance
    3.26mi
    Elevation +
    1841f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofPodocarpus Trekking de los Miradores Photo ofPodocarpus Trekking de los Miradores Photo ofPodocarpus Trekking de los Miradores

    Hicimos con Azeline la ruta de los miradores del Parque Nacional Podocarpus! 5 kilómetros muy interesantes con unas vistas espectaculares de la cordillera. Hay lugares que de baja en cabo, por lo tanto debes bajar con ...

  • Romería Virgen del Cisne 2022

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    near Catamayo, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Alex Ramos Castillo 1
    Distance
    21.03mi
    Elevation +
    4078f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofRomería Virgen del Cisne 2022 Photo ofRomería Virgen del Cisne 2022 Photo ofRomería Virgen del Cisne 2022

    La romería de la Virgen de El Cisne es una tradición milenaria en donde miles y miles de fieles caminan kilómetros hasta llegar al lugar de destino final que es la ciudad de Loja. Esta es una tradición de origen español...

  • Caminata Izhcayluma loop

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    near San José, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    anrivera77
    Distance
    6.23mi
    Elevation +
    1749f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofCaminata Izhcayluma loop Photo ofCaminata Izhcayluma loop Photo ofCaminata Izhcayluma loop

    Montaña y Rio

    Very detailed. Easy to follow. Exact. What can I say. Thanks!!
    mdacal

  • Sendero ecologico Vilcabamba. Rumiwilco

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
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    mcarrerasr
    Distance
    2.97mi
    Elevation +
    167f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofSendero ecologico Vilcabamba. Rumiwilco Photo ofSendero ecologico Vilcabamba. Rumiwilco Photo ofSendero ecologico Vilcabamba. Rumiwilco

    Passeig des de Vilcabamba, agafant el sendero ecològic no des de l'inici, sino a nivell de la carretera o carrer que va a Yamburara. Iniciem el sendero xl marge dret del riu i tornarem per l'esquerra. La idea era seguir ...

  • Sendero Los Miradores

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    near Hacienda Cristal, Loja (Ecuador)
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    julita.cacay
    Distance
    3.27mi
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    2047f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSendero Los Miradores Photo ofSendero Los Miradores Photo ofSendero Los Miradores

    Parque Nacional Podocarpus

    Que maravilla...
    shunya ta
    Una ruta genial recomendable subir por el sendero los miradores y el retorno hacerlo por el sendero los alisos.
    mricharleon

  • Sendero a los límites...

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Citlalitzin
    Distance
    14.86mi
    Elevation +
    4843f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofSendero a los límites... Photo ofSendero a los límites... Photo ofSendero a los límites...

    ... del Parque Nacional Podocarpus. Al empezar está ruta, pensaba llegar al Parque y regresar por otro camino. No fue el caso, como se puede ver. Salir de Vilcabamba hacia el Este por la carretera a Yamburara Alto....

  • Ruta a Las Lagunas del Compadre (Loja, Ecuador)

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    near Santa Lucía, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Héctor Aguirre Torres
    Distance
    8.50mi
    Elevation +
    3671f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRuta a Las Lagunas del Compadre (Loja, Ecuador) Photo ofRuta a Las Lagunas del Compadre (Loja, Ecuador) Photo ofRuta a Las Lagunas del Compadre (Loja, Ecuador)

    Partiendo de la Ciudad de Loja en vehiculo, hay unos 10 minutos hasta llegar al acceso al Parque Nacional podocarpus por Cajanuma. Desde ese acceso existe una vía carrozable de unos 7 Km y medio hasta el Refugio. Desd...

    sin duda una aventura espectacular...!!!
    Lacohur310

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