Cóndor Machay Waterfall
Description
The Cóndor Machay Waterfall is the ideal place for a day escape from the hustle and bustle of Quito. The waterfall is one of the highest among those formed by the Pita River on its way from the Cotopaxi National Park to Sangolquí. This river rushes into numerous waterfalls, including the Corazón de Piedra Waterfall, Gemelas Waterfall, and Cóndor Machay Waterfall, which is the highest of them, which can be visited following the same trail that is very picturesque and of great natural beauty. The Río Pita canyon has allowed the conservation of a great diversity of flora and fauna that must have once been very common in this area.
Data Table
| Place | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Parking Lot | 3076m |
| Cóndor Machay Waterfall | 3222m |
Photos
Corazón de Piedra Waterfall
Las Gemelas Waterfall
Pita River
Flora
- How to get
- Distances
- Recommendations
How to get
30 kilometers in a straight line southeast of Quito; 16 km from Sangolquí.
- "Sangolquí" Approach: From Sangolquí, head south on Avenida Atahualpa, cross the Selva Alegre neighborhood and continue straight until you reach the Cóndor Machay Ecological Reserve parking lot. The route is well signposted and the most important thing is to pay attention to the signs.
