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The Imbabura is an extinct volcano, the rise is recommended as part of
acclimatization and preparation if you want to climb volcanoes or other
mountains of Ecuador. The flora and fauna of the forests surrounding the Imbabura is quite diverse allowing you to discover a little more about
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of the natural diversity of the area.
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It is common among people hear myths and legends that speak of this protector god who fondly call "Tayta Imbabura".
Currently this volcano is monitored as recorded microseismic activity in the area. Craters of Imbabura and their cones remain greater variation.
Height
The Imbabura mountain at an altitude of 1,560 m. height above the base or bottom. Its height from sea level is 4360 meters.
Location
It is located 8 km. (4.97 miles) east of Otavalo and 10 km. (6.21 miles) de Ibarra, is an excellent vantage point of the volcanoes of the Sierra Norte.
Climate
The climate that prevails in the volcano is relatively cold, with average temperature of 8 ° C.
Fauna
There is great diversity of large mammals such as jaguars, pumas,
anteaters and bobcats; among smaller stand the weasel, otter, various
types of monkeys and skunk. Also been observed doves and sparrows.
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• Symbolic Species:
The alligators, lizards, chameleons and snakes like the mousetrap coral
are the most representative examples of reptiles, there are also a wide
variety of amphibians and invertebrates and a wide variety of birds.
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Flora
The vegetation of the foothills of the mountain range is the
rainforest, the ends of both ranges are densely populated forest where
there are up to 3,050 m in highlighting the presence of red cinchona and
Durango, dominated by extensive grasslands (reeds ) and program
(grasses).
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• Native Plants: There are plants grasses, moss, straw, vines and small flowers. Also Páramo angel trees, famous for their giant frailejones.
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