Information AboutEl Altar |
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| mountains of ecuador | |
| stratovolcanoes | |
| volcanoes of ecuador | |
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El Altar is an extinct Volcano on the western side of Sangay National Park in Ecuador , 170 km south of Quito . Spaniards named it as such as it resembled a huge cathedral to them. The Inca called it '''Capac-Urcu''', which means King mountain. A technically demanding climb, December through February are the best months to attempt an ascent. External links |
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