Pichincha Volcano
Rising over the western side of Quito, the broad and beguiling emerald slopes of Volcan Pichincha, dramatically hem the city. The volcano is in fact double-peaked: Rucu Pichincha is the lower peak at 4675m, Guagua Pichincha the higher, and the active one. Rucu means 'sleeping', while Guagua means 'baby.' It is possible to trek in company of tour guides and aclimatize for more demanding climbs. Do not visit this site alone as there are areas that are dangerous and mugging has occured.
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