Pasochoa
Ecuador, Pichincha
Pasochoa
About Pasochoa
Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge preserves a rare remnant of original high Andean forest that once covered the slopes of the extinct Pasochoa volcano near Quito. The 500-hectare refuge is managed by the Fundación Natura and contains primary polylepis forest, cloud forest, and páramo vegetation at elevations between 2,700 and 4,200 meters. Its proximity to Quito makes it an important conservation and environmental education site, hosting over 120 bird species and providing a crucial forest fragment for Andean wildlife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pasochoa located?
Pasochoa is located in Pichincha, Ecuador at coordinates -0.4667, -78.4833.
How do I get to Pasochoa?
To get to Pasochoa, the nearest city is Amaguaña (15 km).
How large is Pasochoa?
Pasochoa covers approximately 5 square kilometers (2 square miles).
When was Pasochoa established?
Pasochoa was established in 1996.