Sangay National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Ecuador
About Sangay National Park
Sangay National Park contains many mountains and has several hiking opportunities. Sangay National Park encompasses several major volcanoes and mountains. Tungurahua is the northernmost volcano, located near the town ofBaños. El Altar is located just south of Tungurahua. Volcano Sangay is still farther south and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. In the lower valleys of the park there are many farms and the vegetation is fairly lush and forested. The higher you go the less vegetation there is. At about 3500-3650 m (11,500-12,000 feet) you encounter the paramo, a high grassland used for grazing. The climate is mild at lower elevations, but above the treeline is chillier. Nights in the high grassy paramo can be below freezing year round.
Sangay National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: